Heavy Duty Truck Technician T-3

PGT Trucking, Inc.; Gary (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

PGT Trucking, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Heavy Duty Truck Technician T-3. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues, performing inspections, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must possess three ASE certifications and a basic tool set, with knowledge of diesel engines and electrical systems. Join a leading trucking company and grow your career in truck transportation.

Qualifications

• Entry-level with three ASE technician certifications required.
• Basic knowledge of diesel engines and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform PM inspections and service work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical issues under supervision.
• Communicates with parts department for needed parts.
• Keeps work area clean and follows safety regulations.

Skills

Diesel engine diagnostics

Basic electrical diagnostics

Brakes knowledge

Performing PM inspections

Education

ASE certifications (T-2, T-4, T-8)

Tools

Basic T-3 technician tool set

Job description

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Receives repair orders, reviews mechanical difficulties of vehicles, diagnoses the nature of the problem, and performs necessary repairs. The T-3 level technician has basic knowledge of diesel engine diagnostics and diagnostic tools and can diagnose and complete basic repairs with supervision and direction.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Receives repair orders from supervisor and performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with industry and factory standards.
2. Diagnoses cause and performs repair of any malfunction.
3. Communicates with parts department to obtain required parts.
4. Saves and tags parts if the job is under warranty or if requested. Documents work performed.
5. Conducts all activity with regard for personal safety, the safety of other personnel, and in accordance with all shop safety policies and practices.
6. Examines the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
7. Advises shift supervisors immediately if additional work is required, if work outlined is not required, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time requested.
8. Road tests vehicles to confirm quality of repair work when required or refers to the supervisor as appropriate.
9. Monitors and assists with the work of apprentice Truck Technicians as assigned.
10. Keeps informed of factory technical bulletins. Attends company-sponsored training sessions. Stays aware of technical developments affecting the performance of duties.
11. Keeps shop area neat and clean. Stands accountable for all company-owned tools at all times.
12. Understands and follows all federal, state, and local regulations such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes and materials.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Basic knowledge of diesel engines with some engine and component overhaul and repair.
2. Basic electrical/electronic system diagnostics and diagnostic tools.
3. Basic knowledge of brakes, braking systems, transmissions, and drivelines.
4. Basic knowledge of performing PM inspections, FWHA, and State Inspections.

Certifications And Requirements

1. Three (3) ASE technician certifications:
2. T-2 Diesel Engines
3. T-4 Brakes
4. T-8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection
5. Basic T-3 technician tool set (approved by the Fleet Maintenance Manager)

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Truck Transportation

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