Heavy Duty Truck Field Service Technician

Yancey Bros Co.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yancey Bros. Co. is seeking a Heavy Duty Truck Field Service Technician in Columbus, GA to perform on-site repairs and maintenance for school buses and Cummins engines. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and document findings for customers and office personnel.

You should have a strong mechanical background, be able to work with minimal supervision, and maintain a safe, professional approach. Overtime and after-hours support may be required, with CDL consideration where needed.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of school bus systems.
• Strong technical and mechanical ability.
• Able to work with very little supervision.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Good driving record and safe operation.
• High responsiveness and proactive problem solving.
• Committed to quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair school buses and Cummins engines at customer facilities.
• Perform maintenance, diagnosis and repairs accurately.
• Maintain thorough and clear field service reports for customers and office staff.
• Communicate status of maintenance and repairs professionally to customers.
• Be available for overtime and after-hours work as needed.
• Possess a CDL license if required or obtain it if necessary.

Skills

Technical Knowledge of School Bus

Mechanical ability

Independent work

MS Office basics

Good Driving Record

Response speed

Quality focus

Fast learner

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Heavy Duty Truck Field Service Technician

Requisition Number: HEAVY006272

• Full-Time

Locations

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Columbus, GA, USA

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Heavy Duty Truck Field Service Technician you will perform truck repairs at customer facilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works in a neat and orderly manner, maintaining a safe work environment and a constant focus on completing the task at hand safely.
• Proficiently and accurately perform maintenance, diagnose and repairs
• Apply specific failure analysis techniques and procedures in determining root cause of failures and relaying that information to customers and office personnel
• Cares for and maintains customer machines/equipment to the highest standards and ensures co-workers are doing the same
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
• Write full reports on findings from field service events, with clear, concise information
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers on the status of their maintenance and/or repairs.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required depending on customer needs & fluctuating workloads, also need to be available for after-hours calls as needed.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL license if required

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have prior experience diagnosing and repairing school buses and Cummins engines, the knowledge of tools applicable to the position and the desire to learn. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service. The ability to take direction and work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Technical Knowledge of School Bus systems
• Strong technical/mechanical ability
• Able to work with very little supervision
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
• Good Driving Record
• High level of responsiveness, and a strong proactive attitude to problem solving
• Committed to Quality and a high level attention to detail
• Ability and motivation to learn quickly.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Technical Degree or Certification a plus.
• CDL is a plus, but not required.

Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity