Senior Diesel Technician: Diagnostics, Repairs & Training

FleetPride; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride in Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Diesel Service Technician responsible for repairing and maintaining class 7 & 8 trucks and 53' trailers. You will diagnose, weld, and overhaul diesel engines, brakes, suspension, electrical and fuel systems, and perform preventive maintenance.

Applicants should have a Diesel Technology associate degree and 7+ years of hands-on experience, strong customer service, and the ability to train other technicians.

Qualifications

• Diesel Technology Associates degree.
• 7+ years of experience with class 7 & 8 trucks.
• Experience repairing 53' trailers.
• Training experience.
• Diagnostic experience.
• Welding experience.
• Must provide hand tools, air tools, and toolbox.
• Maintain perfect safety record.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunction(s).
• Inspect orders for completion and quality before presentation or delivery to customers.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and filter replacements.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes (air, hydraulic, electric and brake accessories).
• Test drive vehicles and test components using proper equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair suspension systems including leaf and coil spring systems, and Hendrickson walking beam type suspension systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, exhaust systems, steering systems, air conditioning, PTO's and custom exhaust systems.
• Adjust, remove and replace clutches and drivelines.
• Overhaul, troubleshoot and repair diesel and gasoline engines.
• Troubleshoot and repair fuel tanks, fifth wheels, trailer hitches, pintle hooks, auxiliary axles and frames.
• Perform tandem alignment, front axle king pin and bushing repairs.
• Perform basic aluminum and steel wire welding.
• Review service story provided by service writers and determine tasks that need to be accomplished in order for the order to be completed in a timely manner.
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Train new service shop employees on company procedures regarding vehicle repairs.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Diesel engines

Brake systems

Diagnostics

Welding

Customer service

Training others

Safety conscious

Physical strength

Education

Diesel Technology Associates degree

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Toolbox

Job description

FleetPride in Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Diesel Service Technician responsible for repairing and maintaining class 7 & 8 trucks and 53' trailers. You will diagnose, weld, and overhaul diesel engines, brakes, suspension, electrical and fuel systems, and perform preventive maintenance.

Applicants should have a Diesel Technology associate degree and 7+ years of hands-on experience, strong customer service, and the ability to train other technicians.