Service Technician - Diesel (2nd Shift)

Kenworth Sales Company (East); Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Co. in Ashland, VA seeks a Service Technician (2nd Shift) to perform high-quality repairs on customer equipment. Schedule: 3:30pm–Midnight. Willingness to obtain VA state inspector certification and CDL as needed is required. Compensation ranges from $25 to $46 per hour, based on experience.

This role demands strong mechanical skills, reliable teamwork, and commitment to safety in a busy shop environment. Apply to join a stable, benefit-rich dealer group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in medium and/or heavy truck repair and maintenance.
• VA State Inspector's certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Class A or B CDL or willingness to obtain one.
• DoD certifications: PACCAR/Cummins/CAT or willingness to obtain.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair order assignments from Shop Foreman.
• Perform work to a high standard in a timely and thorough manner.
• Advise Shop Foreman of recommended changes in services.
• Determine additional repairs and communicate to Shop Foreman.
• Maintain training and experience with equipment and servicing techniques.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Perform additional repairs if prior workmanship caused issues.
• Maintain accurate work order records and time logs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool use

Communication skills

Team orientation

English literacy

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bring your skills to the 2025Kenworth Dealer of the Year! Kenworth Sales Co., a 38-location Kenworth and Isuzu truck dealership group, is looking for a Service Technician (2nd Shift) to join ourteam in Ashland, VA. ** Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Companyis a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screenining.

Salary Minimum and Maximum: $25- $ 46per hour. Depending on Experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Schedule: 3:30pm- Midnight 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 in the course of the servicing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives repair order assignments from Shop Foreman
• Performs work directed in order and in a timely and thorough manner. 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 jobs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in medium and/or heavy truck repair and maintenance
• Outstanding mechanical aptitude and skills necessary to produce top results
• A VA State Inspector's certification or willingness to obtain it
• A valid class A or B CDL or the willingness to obtain one
• Paccar, Cummins, and CAT Certifications or willingness to obtain
• Personal motivation and self-reliance
• Desire to be the driver of team success
• 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 and Dental 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 38dealerships 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.