Diesel Technician III

FleetPride • Albany, NY

16d • $16 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

A Technician III is a master of preventative maintenance across vehicle systems and can train and develop other technicians. The role performs major and advanced adjustments, repairs, and component replacements, along with advanced diagnostics to identify vehicle system failures and recommend accurate repairs. The position works on heavy-duty trucks and trailers, performs maintenance and repair work, checks service-order quality, and maintains an organized workspace. The shop is non-climate-controlled.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Diesel Technology.
• Seven or more years of experience with Class 7 and 8 trucks.
• Experience repairing 53-foot trailers.
• Training experience.
• Diagnostic experience.
• Welding experience.
• Must provide hand tools, air tools, and a toolbox.
• Maintain a perfect safety record.
• Ability to train technicians.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunction.
• Train new service shop employees on company procedures for vehicle repairs.
• Inspect service orders for completion and quality before presenting or delivering them to customers.
• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, lubrication, and filter replacement.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust air, hydraulic, and electric brakes and related 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 suspensions.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, exhaust, steering, and air-conditioning systems, PTOs, and custom exhaust systems.
• Adjust, remove, and replace clutches and drivelines.
• Overhaul, troubleshoot, and repair diesel and gasoline engines.
• 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.
• Review service stories from service writers and determine the work needed to complete orders on time.
• 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 the first day.
• Two weeks of vacation and at least 24 hours of paid sick time starting at 90 days.
• Six paid holidays; employees who work holidays receive double-time pay.
• 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 personal protective equipment provided.
• Specialty tooling and diagnostic software provided.

What This Job Offers

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