Heavy Truck Service Technician | Richmond, VA

Truck Enterprises; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental insurance

FSAs and FLEX Card

Group Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Vacation and Personal Leave

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Company in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Service Technician to perform high-quality repairs on customer equipment and recommend further services. The role requires 2–3 years in medium/heavy truck repair, a VA State Inspector certification or equivalent, and a CDL or willingness to obtain one.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include receiving repair orders, performing tasks promptly, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in medium and/or heavy truck repair and maintenance.
• Outstanding mechanical aptitude and skills necessary to produce top results.
• A VA State Inspector's certification or willingness to obtain it.
• A valid class A or B CDL or the willingness to obtain one.
• PACCAR, Cummins, and CAT Certifications or willingness to obtain.
• Personal motivation and self-reliance.
• Desire to be the driver of team success.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions and information.

Responsibilities

• Receives repair order assignments from Shop Foreman.
• Performs work directed in order and in a timely and thorough manner.
• Advises Shop Foreman of any recommended changes in services ordered by the customer.
• Determines if any further repairs or servicing should be recommended to the customer, and communicates such recommendations to the Shop Foreman.
• Maintains a level of training and experience with specialized equipment, machinery, and servicing techniques.
• Attends training sessions as required by the Service Manager.
• Performs additional repairs as required when any piece of equipment is returned by the customer because of the Technician’s faulty workmanship.
• Maintains accurate work order records of work performed and time clocked jobs.

Skills

Truck repair

Mechanical aptitude

English literacy

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

VA State Inspector certification

CDL Class A or B

PACCAR/Cummins/CAT certifications

Job description

Kenworth Sales Company in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Service Technician to perform high-quality repairs on customer equipment and recommend further services. The role requires 2–3 years in medium/heavy truck repair, a VA State Inspector certification or equivalent, and a CDL or willingness to obtain one.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include receiving repair orders, performing tasks promptly, and maintaining records.