Service Technician (Diesel) 1st / 2nd Shift

Kenworth Sales; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal leave

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Company is seeking a Service Technician for the Boise, ID team, working 2nd shift from 3:30PM to Midnight. The role involves performing high-quality repairs on customer equipment, with responsibilities including following repair orders, maintaining workmanship standards, and communicating changes to the Shop Foreman.

Requirements include 2–3 years in heavy truck repair, a valid driver’s license, and good English reading/writing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in medium and/or heavy truck repair and maintenance.
• Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions and information.

Responsibilities

• Receives repair order assignments from Shop Foreman.
• Follows instructions and completes work as assigned in repair orders.
• Maintains high standard of workmanship in all services performed.
• Advises Shop Foreman of any changes in services ordered by the customer.
• Maintains accurate work order records and time clocked on jobs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organization & communication skills

English literacy (read/write)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bring your skills to the 2025 Kenworth Dealer of the Year! Kenworth Sales Company, a 38-location. Kenworth is looking for a Service Technician to join our Boise, ID Team. Schedule for 2nd shift 3:30PM - Midnight

• Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

Salary Minimum and Maximum: $24.00-$34.00 an hour plus 2nd shift differential incentive depending on experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Service Technician is to perform superior quality repairs to customer equipment and make recommendations for further services as determined by the Technician during service.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives repair order assignments from Shop Foreman
• Follows instructions and executes work assignments in repair order thoroughly and efficiently.
• Maintains superior standard of workmanship in all services performed.
• Advises Shop Foreman of any recommended changes in services ordered by the customer
• Determines if any further repairs or servicing should be recommended to the customer, and communicates such recommendations to the Shop Foreman
• Maintains a level of training and experience with specialized equipment, machinery, and servicing techniques necessary for superior servicing of the customer’s equipment
• Attends training sessions as required by the Service Manager
• Performs additional repairs as required when any piece of equipment is returned by the customer because of the Technician’s faulty workmanship
• Maintains accurate work order records of work performed and time clocked on jobs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in medium and/or heavy truck repair and maintenance
• Outstanding mechanical aptitude and skills necessary to produce top results
• Driver’s license and clean driving record
• Personal motivation and self-reliance
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions and information

Working Conditions

This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift. Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel. Will lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Will use hand and power tools, hoist and test equipment. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

Benefits

Kenworth Sales Company promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.

Stability - Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well-positioned for continued expansion.

History of Excellence - Work for an award-winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.

Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/ HSA) with Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

About The Company

Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 38 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions.

An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.