Truck Service Technician – Master Tech Training & Benefits

Kenworth Sales Company; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Personal leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Company in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Service Technician to perform quality repairs on customer equipment and advise on further services.

The role requires 2-3 years in medium/heavy truck repair, a valid CDL, and VA Inspector certification (or willingness to obtain). The company offers a competitive hourly wage from $20.00 to $48.00 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in medium and/or heavy truck repair
• Outstanding mechanical aptitude and skills necessary to produce top results
• VA State Inspector's certification or willingness to obtain it
• A valid class A or B CDL or the willingness to obtain one
• 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

Responsibilities

• Receives repair order assignments from Shop Foreman
• Performs work directed in order and in a timely and thorough manner
• 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
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

English literacy

Power tools

Education

VA State Inspector's certification

CDL Class A or B license

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kenworth Sales Company in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Service Technician to perform quality repairs on customer equipment and advise on further services.

The role requires 2-3 years in medium/heavy truck repair, a valid CDL, and VA Inspector certification (or willingness to obtain). The company offers a competitive hourly wage from $20.00 to $48.00 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.