Diesel Technician II

FleetPride • Nashville, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Technician II performs preventative maintenance and basic and advanced adjustments, repairs, and component replacements with limited supervision. The technician also performs basic diagnostic operations to identify vehicle system failures and recommend appropriate repairs. The role includes maintaining productivity and preventing repair comebacks, while keeping the work area clean and organized. Work takes place in a non-climate-controlled shop.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Diesel Technology.
• At least 3 years of experience with Class 7 and 8 trucks.
• Experience repairing 53-foot trailers.
• Welding knowledge or experience.
• Air-brake certification.
• Provide personal hand tools, air tools, and a toolbox.
• Maintain a perfect safety record.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunction.
• Offer customers preventative maintenance solutions when appropriate.
• Maintain 80% productivity and prevent comebacks.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, lubrication, and filter replacement.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust air, hydraulic, and electric brakes and brake accessories.
• Test-drive vehicles and test components using proper equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair suspension systems, including leaf and coil springs and Hendrickson walking beam systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, exhaust, steering, and air-conditioning systems, 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 and front axle kingpin and bushing repairs.
• Perform basic aluminum and steel wire welding.
• Use machinery to repair or fabricate driveshafts.
• File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces using power and hand tools.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window and seat operating equipment, and trim to access vehicle bodies and fenders.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with monthly productivity-based bonuses.
• Full benefits and retirement enrollment available on day one.
• Two weeks of vacation and at least 24 hours of paid sick time, starting at 90 days.
• Six paid holidays; double-time pay for working on those holidays.
• Matco Tool Program with free and discounted tooling.
• Live paid training, including OEM engine classes.
• Annual boot program and free uniforms.
• Safety glasses, gloves, and other PPE provided.
• Specialty tooling and diagnostic software provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree