Skilled Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician – Great Benefits

Yancey Bros Co.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Tool allowances

Medical, vision & dental coverage

Wellness programs

Paid vacations

401k plan

Job summary

Yancey Bros. Co. in Georgia is seeking a Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines and components across on-highway trucks and buses.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair systems, perform welding, and complete timely documentation of work orders. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, reads manuals, communicates with customers, and works well in a team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of complex hydraulics, electrical, computer and mechanical systems, arc and oxygen acetylene welding, test equipment used to diagnose and repair equipment and electronic components of vehicles.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust and repair malfunctions; follow oral and written instructions; read and understand operators and repair manuals; work cooperatively with others; work with minimal supervision and keep required records.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret technical information- schematics, technical manuals, technical drawings, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Operate equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates.
• Skilled in ‘Basic’ computer applications including email and internet usage.
• The ability to communicate through email- sending & receiving notes, attachments.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and communicate technical information.
• Ability to write service reports that effectively communicate required information in an understandable (clear and concise) and useable method.
• Ability to ask and properly respond to questions from customers and supervisors.
• Course work from accredited trade school, college or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot and locate mechanical deficiencies on buses and on-highway diesel truck engines and components.
• Repair and/or replace all components of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, suspension systems, drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
• Determine extent of necessary repairs including identifying major power-train overhaul needs and prepare orders for required services.
• Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures and attachments.
• Complete all documentation (work orders, parts orders, inspections, warranty support, comments and time sheets) in a legible, accurate and timely manner.
• Perform all work in accordance with established time, quality standards and safety procedures.
• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical systems

Computer systems

Mechanical systems

Welding

Diagnostic tools

Electronic components diagnostics

Operate equipment safely

Follow instructions

Read manuals

Teamwork

Independent work

Record keeping

Licenses & certificates

Basic computer skills

Email communication

Technical communication

Write service reports

Customer communication

Trade school coursework

Mechanics emphasis

Hydraulics

Automotive electronics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostics tools

Test equipment

Electronic components diagnostics

Job description

Yancey Bros. Co. in Georgia is seeking a Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines and components across on-highway trucks and buses.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair systems, perform welding, and complete timely documentation of work orders. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, reads manuals, communicates with customers, and works well in a team.