Diesel Technician II

FleetPride - Pacific, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pacific, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Technician II at FleetPride is responsible for performing advanced and basic maintenance and repair tasks on heavy-duty trucks and trailers. This role requires a mastery of preventative maintenance applications and the ability to diagnose vehicle system failures with limited supervision. The Technician II will work in a non-climate controlled shop environment, ensuring vehicles are maintained to high standards and customer needs are met efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunction(s).
• Provide customers with preventative maintenance solutions, whenever appropriate.
• Maintain 80% productivity and prevent comebacks.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and filter replacements.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes (air, hydraulic, electric, and brake accessories).
• Test drive vehicles and test components using proper equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair suspension systems including leaf and coil spring systems, and Hendrickson walking beam type suspension systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, exhaust systems, steering systems, air conditioning, PTOs, and custom exhaust systems.
• Adjust, remove, and replace clutches and drivelines.
• Troubleshoot and repair fuel tanks, fifth wheels, trailer hitches, pintle hooks, auxiliary axles, and frames.
• Perform tandem alignment, front axle king pin, and bushing repairs.
• Perform basic aluminum and steel wire welding.
• Utilize machinery to repair or fabricate any driveshaft.
• File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window and seat operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Requirements

• Diesel Technology Associates degree.
• 3+ years of experience with class 7 & 8 trucks.
• Experience repairing 53' trailers.
• Welding certification.
• Airbrake certification.
• Must provide hand tools, air tools, and toolbox.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.