Service Technician B

Peach State Ford; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Peach State Truck Centers seeks an experienced technician to diagnose and repair trucks per OEM and company guidelines. You will use hand and power tools, perform test drives, and ensure work orders are followed accurately. Certifications such as CDL, ASE Master, and Freightliner training are preferred.

The role requires maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency, with strict adherence to background checks and pre-employment screening as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Required attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability and time management for busy shop.
• Basic math and writing skills essential for accurate reporting and records.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs truck systems using hand and power tools.
• Ensures repairs are completed per work orders and guidelines.
• Maintains accurate time punches and work order processes.
• Tests and inspects repaired equipment for proper operation.
• Maintains clean work area and customer vehicle condition during repair.
• Completes Freightliner Training to become Systems Certified or holds ASE certification.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Writing Skills

Communication

Basic Math Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

High School or better

Some college or better

CDL

ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician certification

Freightliner Training

Job description

Responsible for performing maintenance on trucks and vehicles per OEM and company guideline.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Diagnoses and repairs various truck systems using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.

Ensures that repairs are completed in a complete and accurate manner as per supervisor or work order instructions.

Maintains correct time punches and work order processes.

Maintains efficiency standards and attendance policy as required.

Tags all parts as required and follows all warranty procedures set for the by each OEM

Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.

Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges

Keeps work area clean and free of debris.

Keeps customer vehicle clean during repair process and after repairs are complete.

Must complete 100% of on-line Freightliner Technician Training to become Systems

Certified in Cascadia, M-2, Western Star, DT12, Detroit Axles, CNG Systems

Possess a valid CDL license for the state of Georgia (May be waived if medical waiver is produced)

Possess valid A/C certification

Complete and pass 100% of specified Freightliner Training

Complete and pass 100% of specified Freightliner Training

OR

Possess ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician certification

Possess a valid CDL license for the state of Georgia

Possess valid A/C certification

Note: Job descriptions may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. The background check may include verification of criminal history, employment history, educational credentials, and professional references.

Peach State Truck Centers is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Attention to Detail

Expert

Basic Writing Skills

Expert

Communication

Expert

Basic Math Skillls

Expert

Problem-Solving

Expert

Time Management

Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Some college or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CDL