Journeyman Diesel Technician

INLAND KENWORTH US INC; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Kenworth US INC is seeking a Journeyman Diesel Technician at our Fontana, CA location. The starting pay rate is $48.00 per hour or higher, with additional premium pay opportunities for eligible employees.

The role focuses on repairing and maintaining diesel engines on Class 8 trucks in a dealership or truck repair setting, requiring strong diagnostics and hands-on expertise. Excellent safety practices and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Class 8 technician, preferable in a dealership or related truck facility.
• Strong engine repair and/or diagnostics experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License, CDL is a plus; A/C, Brake and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications required.
• Basic computer skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Analyzes customers’ truck performance complaints, diagnoses cause of any malfunctions and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road test vehicles when required.
• Follows Health & Safety Manual and keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Class 8 truck experience

Engine repair

Diagnostics

CDL is a plus

Basic computer skills

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Computer skills

Job description

The starting pay rate for a Journeyman Diesel Technician is $48.00 per hour or higher, depending on experience. Additional premium pay opportunities are available for eligible employees.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Journeyman Diesel Technician will be responsible for repairing and maintaining diesel engine industrial trucks according to dealership and factory specifications. If you are passionate about the work that you do, enjoy working with your hands and have 5+ years of experience as a technician working on Class 8 trucks in a dealership or other truck repair facility, and have strong engine repair and/or diagnostics experience is preferred, then we want to hear from you!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards including engine overhaul, fuel systems, electrical systems, transmissions, colling systems, chassis, brakes, engine tune-up and preventative maintenance
• Analyzes customers’ truck performance complaints, diagnoses cause of any malfunctions and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Documenting all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road test vehicles when required.
• Becomes familiar with and complies with the company’s Health & Safety Manual.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean after each repair. Returns all common tools that were used in the repair to their designated storage place.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, occupational health & safety regulations, etc.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• 5+ years’ experience as a Class 8 technician, preferable in a dealership or related truck facility
• Strong engine repair and/or diagnostics experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License, CDL is a plus
• A/C, Brake and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications required
• Basic computer skills and experience
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, must be able to walk around shop floor and exterior yard area (long periods standing / walking), requires mobility to easily access and egress trucks and equipment
• Regular, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Inland Kenworth is an industry leader in the heavy-duty truck sales, service, and parts marketplace. When we say we’re ALL IN, we mean we’re all in on you and your career.

We are a great place to work—with competitive pay and benefits, mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that prioritizes teamwork, safety, and community support. We are committed to embracing new technology, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of innovation in our industry. With over 1,700 employees across 44 locations in North America, we provide exciting employment opportunities that can drive your future growth.

Join us at Inland Kenworth and go ALL IN on a career that has it all.

This position is located at our sales and service dealership in Fontana, CA.

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