Senior Diesel Technician & Mentor - Diagnostics & Training

Fleetpride; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Monthly bonuses

Full benefits

Vacation + sick time

Paid holidays

Double-time pay

Tool program

Training

Boot program & uniforms

Job summary

FleetPride is seeking a Technician III to perform advanced preventive maintenance on heavy-duty trucks and trailers in our Wichita shop. You will train others, diagnose complex systems, and ensure high-quality repairs with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

Work is conducted in a non-climate controlled shop environment. FleetPride offers training, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Diesel technology associate degree and 7+ years of experience with class 7 & 8 trucks.
• Experience repairing 53’ trailers.
• Must provide hand tools, air tools, and toolbox.
• Strong customer service and safety record.
• Ability to train technicians.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunction(s).
• Train new service shop employees on company procedures regarding vehicle repairs.
• Inspect orders for completion and quality before presentation or delivery to customers.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Perform routine and scheduled 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.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
• Train new service shop employees on company procedures regarding vehicle repairs.
• Inspect orders for completion and quality before presentation or delivery to customers.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Hand tools

Air tools

Customer service

Safety awareness

Training others

Heavy lifting

Education

Diesel Technology Associates degree

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Toolbox

Job description

FleetPride is seeking a Technician III to perform advanced preventive maintenance on heavy-duty trucks and trailers in our Wichita shop. You will train others, diagnose complex systems, and ensure high-quality repairs with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

Work is conducted in a non-climate controlled shop environment. FleetPride offers training, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits to eligible employees.