Heavy Equipment Technician

VANGUARD TRUCK CENTERS LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Career advancement opportunities

Safety footwear provided

Online and instructor-led training

Job summary

Vanguard Truck Centers LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Diesel Technician to diagnose and repair diesel trucks per OEM standards. You will communicate with parts, document work, and road-test when required while maintaining a clean, safe shop and supporting junior technicians.

A high school diploma or tech training is preferred; 1–2 years of mechanical experience helps. A valid driver’s license with the possibility to obtain a CDL is required, and you’ll bring your own base tools within 30 days

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel engines or diesel truck repair preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow OEM and dealership standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel trucks per repair orders.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain parts.
• Explain additional work if required and update repair orders.
• Road test vehicles when required.
• Participate in manufacturer training programs.
• Keep tools and workspace organized and safe.
• Supervise apprentices as assigned.

Skills

Diesel troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or vocational/technical training

Tools

Basic mechanic tools

Tools provided by employer

Job description

Diesel Technicians are you looking for a fulfilling career with a successful company that is growing and profitable? At Vanguard Truck Centers we invest in our people and recognize that our employees are our greatest assets. We are seeking talent that is driven with a great attitude, has a desire for success, team-oriented and are ultimate leaders.The Company: Our strength is in our people and teamwork.Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full service commercial truck centers in the United States. Our unique footprint allows us to provide a diverse range of products and services across many industries, and across the country.RESPONSIBILITIES for Diesel TechniciansDiesel Technicians performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair on diesel Trucks or equipment.Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.Diesel Technician will documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.Diesel Technician will participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.Supervises work of any apprentice diesel technicians as assigned.Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.Ensures that customers' vehicles are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.Keeps shop area neat and clean for your safety and safety of other diesel technicians.Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.Reports any safety issues immediately to management.BENEFITS:Competitive salary401k with employer matchMedicalOptional life and LTDFlexible Spending AccountPTO Paid Time Off programSelf-paced training optionsCareer Advancement OpportunitiesSafety shoes are required on day one of employment. Employees must wear approved safety footwear at all times while working in designated shop and service areas- Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.Work with senior technicians to obtain experience in multiple levels of diesel repairsOnline and instructor led training providedHigh school diploma preferred or completion of vocational/ technical schoolBasic mechanical aptitude with 1 to 2 years experience preferredValid drivers license with the ability to obtain CDL licenseMust have base required tools or obtain within 30 daysMajor tooling provided in houseVanguard Truck Centers afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and will prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, nation of origin, age, handicap or veteran status.