Service Technician

Summit Truck Group; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Truck Group in Tupelo, Mississippi, is seeking a skilled Service Technician to provide technical service for trucks and equipment, including troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs. You will read repair orders, assess malfunction and plan efficient work sequences, and perform repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, and more.

The role requires 3–5 years of commercial truck experience, high school diploma or GED (technical training preferred), and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; combination with education, training, or experience considered.
• Technical school training preferred.
• 3–5 years of commercial truck technical service experience.
• Engine certifications preferred (Cummins, Detroit, International, etc.).
• Ability to work and learn independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software; engine software a plus.
• Valid commercial driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting, electrical and diagnostic services.
• Read Repair Orders, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to determine malfunctions and plan procedures.
• Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Examine guards, loose bolts, and safety devices; make adjustments as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Advise the Service Supervisor if additional repair work is necessary.
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent learner

Windows software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training

Tools

Engine software

Mechanical tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment. Including trouble shooting, electrical and diagnostic services.
• Read Repair Order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, change or recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and make adjustments as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Advise the Service Supervisor if additional repair work is necessary
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
• Maintain a neat and orderly working area, and proper handling of company tools
• Follow safe work practices and procedures, uses safety equipment when required, responds to suggestions for working safely and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Attend training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Service Technician

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Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment. Including trouble shooting, electrical and diagnostic services.
• Read Repair Order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, change or recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and make adjustments as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Advise the Service Supervisor if additional repair work is necessary
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
• Maintain a neat and orderly working area, and proper handling of company tools
• Follow safe work practices and procedures, uses safety equipment when required, responds to suggestions for working safely and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Attend training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required. Combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Related technical school training preferred.
• Three to five years of commercial truck technical service experience.
• Engine certifications preferred: Cummins, Detroit, International, etc.
• Necessary tools to perform job responsibilities
• Ability to work and learn independently.
• Strong written/ verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to use various windows based computer software. Experience with engine software a plus
• Valid commercial driver's license preferred.

Your rewards will be an exciting environment with advancement opportunities at one of the nation’s leading and growing heavy duty truck dealer groups. Summit Idealease offers great career opportunities, along with a competitive salary, benefits, training and a culture where we strive to help our employees to be successful.

About our Company:

Summit Holdings is a privately held company that does business as Summit Truck Group, Summit Bus, and Summit Lease & Rental. The company operates 31 commercial truck and bus dealerships in Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Summit Truck Group represents and services International®, Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, Ford and Isuzu commercial trucks, and Crane Carrier specialty vehicles. Summit Truck Group delivers exceptional customer service through its more than 1,200 employees, 440 technicians, and 458 service bays.

Summit Truck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.