Truck Technician

Southwest Constructions Services, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Construction is seeking a skilled Truck Technician to join our team and maintain a modern fleet of light and medium-duty trucks and towable equipment.

The role requires performing repairs, documenting work, and conducting road tests to assess and diagnose issues. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and technical school training is encouraged; ASE certs are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Training from an accredited technical school preferred.
• ASE certification helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair fleet trucks and related equipment.
• Document repairs with writing skills.
• Road test and diagnose condition of trucks and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, fuel systems, A/C and brakes.
• Repair liftgate hydraulics and wiring, electrical components.

Skills

Diagnostics

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Brake systems

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical school training

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Southwest Construction is looking for a Truck Technician to join our TEAM!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for proper maintenance and repair of our modern high-tech fleet of light duty and medium duty trucks and towable equipment.
• Possess computer and writing skills to properly document repair made.
• Working knowledge helpful for Ford 6.0l, 6.4l and 6.7l engine.
• Road test, inspect and troubleshoot to assess condition and diagnose to repair.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, disassemble and repair diesel engines, fuel systems, a/c and brake systems on fleet trucks.
• Adjust or repair liftgate systems hydraulic components and wiring systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, replace and rewire electrical system components, such as ignition, lights and electrical controls, including computer-controlled components.
• Field repairs may be necessary when equipment is on-site during construction projects.
• Work in conjunction with other shop and jobsite personnel.
• Maintain safe and clean work area.
• Must possess own tools.
• Work 40+ hours per week.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Graduated or attending classes from an accredited technical school.
• Or three (2) years of experience in maintenance and repair of gas light duty and diesel medium duty vehicles.
• Valid driver license with good driving record.
• ASE certification or dealer certified helpful but not required.

OTHER REQUIREMENT(S):

• Must be able to lift-up to one hundred (100) pounds.
• Requires knowledge of materials, parts, tools and basic principles to repair trucks and trailers.
• Availability to work overtime including weekends if needed.