Senior Diesel Technician (Class A) — Advanced Diagnostics

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

Job summary

Kenworth Louisiana is looking for a Technician Class A to perform comprehensive vehicle diagnostics and repairs across all maintenance areas. The role requires advanced diagnostic abilities and specialization in at least one repair area to uphold high service standards.

The technician will diagnose malfunctions, source parts, document work, and conduct road tests when required, while mentoring junior diesel technicians and maintaining tools and safety practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience and/ or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• OEM Certifications Required to come in at this level
• 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

Skills

5+ years experience

Diesel diagnostics

Electrical systems

General vehicle maintenance

Education

OEM Certifications

CDL preferred

Job description

Kenworth Louisiana is looking for a Technician Class A to perform comprehensive vehicle diagnostics and repairs across all maintenance areas. The role requires advanced diagnostic abilities and specialization in at least one repair area to uphold high service standards.

The technician will diagnose malfunctions, source parts, document work, and conduct road tests when required, while mentoring junior diesel technicians and maintaining tools and safety practices.