Service Technician (Trailer)

Kenworth Sales CO; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

FSAs with FLEX Card

Group Life Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal leave

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Co. in Caldwell, ID seeks a Service Technician (Trailer) to perform high-quality repairs on customer equipment and recommend additional services as needed.

The role requires 2-3 years in medium/heavy truck repair, fabrication and welding ability, and the capacity to troubleshoot brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and good English reading/writing skills. Competitive pay with benefits is included.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in medium and/or heavy truck repair and maintenance.
• Fabrication and welding ability are required.
• Troubleshoot and repair brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Self-motivated with good organization and communication skills.
• Manual dexterity and ability to operate power and hand tools safely.
• High school diploma or the equivalent; able to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Receives repair order assignments from Shop Foreman.
• Follow instructions and execute work assignments thoroughly and efficiently.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair trailer bodies, systems, and components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on semi-trucks and trailers.
• Ensure that trailers meet US DOT safety requirements.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and communicate needed changes to the Shop Foreman.
• Maintain accurate work order records and track time clocked on jobs.

Skills

Truck repair

Fabrication

Welding

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Manual dexterity

Tool operation

Organization

Communication skills

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Hoist

Test equipment

Job description

Bring your skills to a company where all 33 of our service locations proudly hold PremierCare Gold certification, demonstrating our commitment to providing superior customer care. Kenworth Sales Co. is looking for a Service Technician (Trailer) to join our Caldwell, ID team.

Salary Minimum and Maximum: $26-$36 hourly

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.

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
• Follow instructions and executes work assignments in repair order thoroughly and efficiently.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair trailer bodies, systems, and components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on semi-trucks and trailers
• Ensure that trailers meet the U.S. DOT safety requirements
• 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

2-3 years’ experience in medium and/or heavy truck repair and maintenance. Fabrication and welding ability are required. Able to troubleshoot and repair brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems. 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 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!

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.