Mobile Diesel Technician

Socket.dev; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GTG Peterbilt in Hays, KS seeks a Mobile Diesel Technician for field service. Travel to client sites to perform maintenance, repair, and diagnostics on diesel trucks and equipment, including engine, brake, and cooling system services, inspections, and DOT-related work.

You will communicate status to customers and management, maintain the service truck, and ensure paperwork is complete and accurate. Experience: 3+ years in diesel repair, DOT inspection certification preferred, and a CDL within 90

Qualifications

• 3+ years in diesel truck/trailer repair and diagnostics.
• DOT Inspection certification preferred.
• Must supply adequate tools.
• Strong customer service and communication.
• Good handwriting and documentation.
• Proficient computer skills.
• CDL required within 90 days.
• Clean driving record and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and on-call repair and maintenance on diesel vehicles per Service Manager.
• Diagnose engine and mechanical/electrical issues and perform repairs.
• Conduct CVI and DOT inspections.
• Communicate job status with customers and management.
• Maintain service truck and inventory; manage paperwork daily.
• Adhere to safety and traffic laws; work independently as needed.

Skills

Diesel repair

DOT inspection

Tool inventory

Customer service

Documentation

Computer skills

CDL within 90 days

Driving record

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Description

GTG Peterbilt – Hays, a premier provider of quality products and services to commercial equipment end users. We currently carry a full line of parts in our inventory along with maintenance and repair services. When you build your career at GTG Peterbilt, you make a commitment to being the very best in the business.

We have an opening for a Mobile Diesel Technician. The successful candidate will travel to client sites and provide maintenance, repair, and diagnostic services for diesel vehicles and equipment to include but are not limited to engine services, brake service, engine diagnosis, inspections, cooling system service, etc. Most common service calls include scheduled services and repairs, break down response, DOT inspections.

Requirements

• Perform instructed and scheduled repair, maintenance, and services as needed on various vehicles and equipment as instructed by the Service Manager.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator concerns.
• Conducting CVI and DOT inspections.
• Diagnosing and repair of minor engine issues.
• Repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions.
• Replacing basic parts and components.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Communicate with customers in a professional manner on job status and schedule status.
• Communicate regularly with Service Management on job status and schedule status.
• Maintain appearance and service truck in a professional manner.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Stock and maintain service truck inventory, tool collection, and all necessary paperwork daily (candidate to provide own tools).
• Adhere to all traffic laws.
• Must be able to work independently and communicate with team when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with diesel truck and trailer repair, maintenance, and diagnostics.
• Minimum DOT Inspection Certified (additional schooling and certifications preferred).
• Must be able to provide sufficient tool inventory to perform job duties.
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, lifting (50+ lbs.), and sitting for long periods of time in varied temperatures and weather conditions.
• Experience interacting directly with customers with high levels of customer service and communication skills.
• Must have neat, legible handwriting.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Current CDL or be able to attain within 90 days of hire.
• Clean driving record, pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred.
• Combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Flexible hours based on customer needs.

Compensation & Signing bonus based on education and experience.

GTG Peterbilt offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k).

GTG Peterbilt is an equal opportunity employer.