Diesel Technician Apprentice
About The Position
Transwest is seeking a Diesel Technician Apprentice to perform vehicle diagnostics and repairs in accordance with OEM, dealership, and factory standards. The role includes following repair orders, checking warranty applicability, coordinating with the parts department, documenting repair work and time, and communicating recommendations to the Shop Foreman. The apprentice also helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area, cares for dealership tools, and follows regulations for hazardous-waste disposal. Work may include road-testing vehicles and working inside or outside in varying weather conditions. The role may require flexibility for shift changes, emergencies, workload fluctuations, rush jobs, or technology developments. Transwest describes itself as a provider of commercial trucks and transportation solutions. It offers company training and opportunities for advancement, along with a benefits package for eligible employees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and a motor vehicle record in good standing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Multitasking, conflict-resolution, independent-working, detail-oriented, and quick-thinking skills.
- Ability to work any shift if needed.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing passenger automobiles.
- Familiarity with gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance, including engines, transmissions, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, and brake systems.
- Complete set of hand tools with a rollaway toolbox.
- Ability to successfully complete a general abilities assessment.
- Ability to pass a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screen.
- Ability to perform activities requiring a full range of motion, handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Ability to stand, balance, bend, or stoop for prolonged periods.
- Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to operate simple, complex, and heavy-duty machinery.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks.
- Diesel Engine Technology certification(s) and/or education.
Responsibilities
- Perform repairs following OEM standards and company safety guidelines.
- Complete work outlined in repair orders efficiently and accurately according to dealership and factory standards.
- Verify warranty coverage on repair orders, when applicable.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions.
- Coordinate with the parts department to obtain parts and save and tag warranty parts.
- Communicate regularly with the Shop Foreman and recommend adjustments to repair orders when appropriate.
- Summarize repairs and technician stories, and record time punches.
- Road-test vehicles as needed for quality assessment.
- Maintain working knowledge of factory technical bulletins.
- Keep customer vehicles clean and the work area neat and orderly.
- Treat dealership-owned tools with respect and care.
- Comply with federal, state, and local regulations governing hazardous-waste disposal.
- Adapt to shift changes, emergencies, staffing or workload changes, rush jobs, and technology developments.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- Life insurance, voluntary and employer-paid, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match beginning with the employee's first contribution.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Paid time off, sick time, and company-paid holidays.
- Employee car discount program.
- Company training.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
