Lead Diesel Technician: Advanced Diagnostics

Kenworth Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC is seeking a Technician Class A who can diagnose and repair across all areas of vehicle maintenance, with a specialization in at least one repair area. This role requires advanced diagnostic abilities and proficiency in specialized repair techniques to support our dealership's high standards of service.

Responsibilities include performing repairs to OEM standards, coordinating with parts and service advisors, mentoring junior technicians, and participating in ongoing

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience and/or training
• OEM Certifications required
• CDL preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Communicate 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
• Communicate with the service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the work order
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Attends and completes all company training as assigned
• Trains and mentors other diesel technicians
• Assist in other repairs as needed
• Maintains 100% efficiency or higher
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC is seeking a Technician Class A who can diagnose and repair across all areas of vehicle maintenance, with a specialization in at least one repair area. This role requires advanced diagnostic abilities and proficiency in specialized repair techniques to support our dealership's high standards of service.

Responsibilities include performing repairs to OEM standards, coordinating with parts and service advisors, mentoring junior technicians, and participating in ongoing