PacLease Service Technician

Kenworth Sales; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

FSAs with FLEX Card

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Holiday & Personal Leave

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Co. in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a PacLease Service Technician to perform high‑quality repairs on customer fleet equipment. Salary ranges from $18.00 to $35.00 per hour, DOE, with comprehensive benefits.

The role involves preventive maintenance, diagnosing problems, test drives, and close coordination with PacLease managers. CDL certification the goal, with training and safety programs required. Excellent potential for growth in a large, multi-location dealer group.

Qualifications

• > High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• > Excellent organization and communication skills.
• > Working knowledge of truck repair and maintenance.
• > Five years of experience as technician helper or apprentice in truck dealership.
• > Manual dexterity and self-motivation.
• > Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• > Driver’s license with good driving record.
• > Experienced in MIG, Stick, aluminum welding and Oxy/Acetylene torch use.
• > Hydraulic systems experience preferred.
• > Ability to operate power and hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• > Performs preventive maintenance and servicing of fleet vehicles as directed.
• > Diagnoses mechanical, electrical or other service problems and reports repairs.
• > Performs additional maintenance and/or repairs as directed.
• > Operates fleet vehicles for test drives, deliveries, fueling, and customer locations.
• > Generates maintenance records and forwards to PacLease Manager/Supervisor.
• > Completes safety and certification programs including CDL.
• > Communicates with managers regarding estimates and appointments.
• > Assists PacLease staff as needed.
• > Occasional maintenance and repair at customer sites.

Skills

Read and comprehend instructions

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Truck repair knowledge

DL with clean record

Power/hand tools operation

Welding (MIG/Stick/Aluminum)

Hydraulic systems

CDL certification eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bring your skills to the 2025 Kenworth Dealer of the Year! Kenworth Sales Co., a 38-location Kenworth and Isuzu truck dealership group, is looking for a PacLease Service Technician to join our Salt Lake City, UT team.

Salary Minimum and Maximum: $18.00-$35.00 per hour DOE!

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

Job Summary

The primary function of the Service 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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all preventive maintenance and servicing of fleet vehicles as directed by PacLease Service Manager/supervisor. Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance on a timely basis.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical or other service problems, determining necessary repairs. Reports recommended repairs and servicing to PacLease Service Manager/supervisor.
• Performs additional maintenance and/or repairs as directed by Service Manager/Supervisor.
• Operates fleet vehicles as directed on daily basis, including test driving, delivering, fueling, and retrieving from customer locations.
• Generates maintenance and service records of fleet vehicles serviced, including fleet vehicle inspection and maintenance reports, and forwards to PacLease Service Manager/Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Completes all training, safety and certification programs required to ensure superior quality service, including CDL certification.
• Complies with departmental safety program, minimizing on-the-job injuries and providing superior safety record.
• Communicates with Department Manager, PacCentral, Customer and other department managers on a daily, weekly, monthly and as-needed basis, regarding repair estimates, maintenance and service appointments, and complaints. Ensures timely, competent and courteous relations with PacLease customers. Promotes the sales of Leasing and Rentals.
• Assists PacLease Manager, PacLease Service Manager/Supervisor and other employees in the performance of their duties.
• Performs occasional maintenance and repair out of mobile service truck at customer’s locations. Ensure that work area is clean, no spills or garbage is left behind.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of truck repair and maintenance.
• Five years of experience as technician helper or apprentice in truck dealership.
• Manual dexterity. Personal motivation and self-reliance.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely.
• Experienced in MIG, Stick, aluminum welding and Oxy/Acetylene torch use.
• Hydraulic systems experience preferred.
• Driver’s License and good driving record.

Working Conditions

This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift. Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel. Will lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Will use hand and power tools, hoist and test equipment. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

Benefits

• Kenworth Sales Company promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
• Stability – Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well‑positioned for continued expansion.
• History of Excellence – Work for an award‑winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
• Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

About The Company

Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 38 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid‑Atlantic regions.

An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.