Service Technician Lead- Diesel

Truck Enterprises, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Company in Manassas, VA is seeking a Service Technician Lead to perform high-quality repairs on customer equipment and advise on additional services. You will lead shop efforts, train peers, and uphold safety and workmanship standards.

The role requires 2–3 years of medium/heavy truck repair, ASE or OEM certifications preferred, and the ability to read English instructions. A VA state inspector certification or CDL is desirable. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in medium and/or heavy truck repair and maintenance.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with ability to perform quality workmanship.
• VA State Inspector certification or willingness to obtain it.
• CDL or willingness to obtain CDL.
• OEM certifications (Paccar/Cummins/CAT) or willingness to obtain.
• Self-motivated with a drive for team success.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and related equipment safely.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Receives repair order assignments from Shop Foreman.
• Performs work in order and maintains high workmanship standards.
• Advises Shop Foreman of recommended changes in services.
• Determines if further repairs should be recommended and communicates with Shop Foreman.
• Maintains training/experience with equipment and servicing techniques.
• Attends training sessions as required by Service Manager.
• Performs additional repairs if customer issues arise due to faulty workmanship.
• Maintains accurate work orders and time records.

Skills

Truck repair experience

Mechanical aptitude

CDL (or willing to obtain)

OEM Certifications

Self-motivation

Team player

Tool use

Communication

Organization

English literacy

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma

VA State Inspector Certification

Job description

Bring your skills to the 2025Kenworth Dealer of the Year!Kenworth Sales Company, a 38-location KenworthSales is looking for a Service Technician Lead tojoin our Manassas, VA team.

** 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:

$45- $60per hour.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Service Technician Leadis 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 2-3 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 (FSAs) with FLEX Card, 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.