Shop Technician

Doggett Freightliner; Converse (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Doggett Freightliner in Converse, TX is seeking a Shop Technician to service and repair heavy equipment in the shop, following service manuals and safety rules to ensure reliability.

You will diagnose diesel engines and powertrains, document work, own the necessary tools, and communicate clearly with customers and team while maintaining quality and safety.

This full-time role offers steady work in a team environment with opportunities to expand skills through training.

Qualifications

• Experience with troubleshooting and repair of diesel-powered heavy equipment.
• Basic computer skills required for diagnostics and record-keeping.
• Must own proper tools to perform required repairs.
• Ability to read, understand simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to present information clearly to customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Remove/install components following service manuals.
• Diagnose and repair engines, hydraulics, powertrains, and electrical systems.
• Document work performed and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain safety and company regulations in all tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diesel engines

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent (2-year college or technical school)

Job description

Job Summary

The Shop Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing equipment in the shop.

Essential Functions

• Must be capable of removal and installation of components by following the appropriate service manual.
• Understand and utilize various exchange items. Evaluate price of exchange vs. cost of repair
• Safely operate, inspect machines, vehicles and/or engines to diagnose defects
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair all component of equipment. Including, but not limited to engines, power trains, hydraulics, fuel systems, power generation and electrical codes
• Formally document the work done on the equipment
• Complete work assignments, and assigned training within allotted time. Secure and maintain appropriate licensing
• Maintain good work habits, and comply with all safety/company regulations
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school preferred
• Qualified applicants will have experience in trouble-shooting, and repairing diesel-powered heavy equipment
• The candidate must have basic computer skills
• Maintains good work habits, and presents a favorable business image towards customers served by the company
• Ability to read, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. Use whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw/interpret bar graphs
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must own proper tools to perform required repairs

Typical Physical Activity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest; reach and use the arms with a full range of motion; endure prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting while performing mechanical operations; exert push and pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools; endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations; use hands to grasp hand tools and parts and climb onto and operate equipment.

Typical Environmental Conditions

Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places.
TheShop Technicianmust perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Doggett is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer