Service Technician- Helper

Kenworth Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenworth Louisiana is seeking an entry-level Technician Helper to assist with light maintenance on heavy-duty trucks. You will perform oil, lube, and filter changes, tire balancing and rotation, and cooling system flushing.

The role supports senior technicians, participates in required trainings, and helps maintain clean, safe shop conditions while documenting work on repair orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–6 months of experience as an automotive or diesel technician.
• Valid driver license required (CDL preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs repair order work with efficiency and accuracy per dealership and factory standards.
• Assists other service technicians in heavy-duty truck repair.
• Attends training sessions to gain knowledge and experience.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Records job summaries for all assigned repairs.
• Documents all work performed on the repair order.
• Operates tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Technician Helper

Summary

Requires the ability to perform light maintenance and repairs which include lube, oil, and filter changes, balancing and rotation of tires, and flushing cooling systems. This is an entry level position

Essential Duties

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Assist other Service Technicians in heavy-duty truck repair
• Attend training sessions to gain knowledge and experience
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Neatly record job summary for all assigned repairs
• Participate in required educational training as assigned by Service Manager
• Complete required trainings in designated timeframe
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Documents all work performed on the repair order
• Keeps abreast of machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Attends company training as required
• Maintains and cleans vehicles and surrounding shop area
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 0-6 Month of experience as an automotive or diesel technician
• Must have a valid Driver License (CDL Preferred)

Work Environment

The employee will be exposed to moving parts and electrical current. Exposed also to grease,
chemicals, dust, dirt, and the heat and cold of the outdoors.

This position requires the employee to frequently stand, stoop, bend, and work in a crouched
position or lying on back on mechanic's dolly beneath motor vehicles. Employee is required to
reach and work overhead approximately 40% of the time and should be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all
persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental
disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or
expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Kenworth
of Louisiana, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities.