Journeyman Diesel Technician

Kenworth Sales CO; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the automotive industry as a Journeyman Diesel Technician, where your expertise will be valued and your skills will help drive success. This role involves performing high-quality repairs on heavy-duty trucks, ensuring customer satisfaction through superior workmanship. You will be part of a dynamic team, where your contributions will not only enhance your professional growth but also support a positive work environment. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a respected organization that values its employees.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Retirement plan

Paid life insurance

Vacation time

Sick days

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a heavy-duty truck repair technician.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform superior quality repairs to customer equipment.
• Maintain accurate work order records and assist apprentice technicians.

Skills

Heavy-duty truck repair

Power and hand tools operation

Communication skills

Managerial skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

P/C and Laptop Computers

Job description

Are you ready to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 80 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have exciting career opportunities available today in most of our locations. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well.

Journeyman Diesel Technician Job Summary

The primary function of the Journeyman Diesel Technician is to perform superior quality repairs to customer equipment, and make recommendations for further services as determined by the Technician in the course of the servicing.

Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

Journeyman Diesel Technician Duties and Responsibilities

1. Receives repair order assignments from Service Manager/Foreman.
2. Performs work directed in repair order in a timely and thorough manner.
3. Maintains superior standard of workmanship in all services performed.
4. Advises Foreman of any recommended changes in services ordered by customer.
5. Determines if any further repairs or servicing should be recommended to customer, and communicates such recommendations to the Shop Lead and/or Service Writer.
6. Maintains a level of training and experience with specialized equipment, machinery, and servicing techniques necessary for superior servicing of the customer’s equipment. Attends training sessions as required from time to time by Service Manager.
7. Performs additional repairs required when any piece of equipment is returned by customer because of Technician’s faulty workmanship.
8. Maintain accurate work order records of work performed and time clocked on job.
9. Follow all Warranty Vendor guidelines while keeping service desk informed. Mark and retain all parts as per warranty vendor guidelines.
10. Accept and represent company department in all directed after hours call-out situations.
11. Keep work area in a functional and clean state.
12. Fortify a positive and cohesive work environment.
13. Aid and train apprentice technicians as directed by Service Manager/Foreman.

Journeyman Diesel Technician Qualifications

1. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
2. High school diploma or the equivalent.
3. Five years of experience as a heavy-duty truck repair technician.
4. Working knowledge of all heavy truck repair methods.
5. Ability to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely.
6. Working knowledge of P/C and Laptop Computers.
7. Excellent communication and managerial skills.
8. Valid Commercial Driver's License preferred and good driving record.
9. Professional personal appearance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift; lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Must climb in and out of customer's vehicles to record information and road drive. S/he will be required to wear a dealership uniform.

BENEFITS

We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.

Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.