Diesel Technician / Technician Apprentice

Freightliner Of Savannah • Port Wentworth, GA

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About The Position

The Diesel Technician/Technician Apprentice at Freightliner of Savannah plays a vital role in maintaining and repairing trucks and trailers, ensuring they remain operational on the highways. This position focuses on providing high-quality service efficiently, allowing customers to return to the road quickly. The technician will work within a family-oriented company that values hard work and teamwork while delivering excellent customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• Knowledge of the English language including acceptable skills in spelling, meaning, and grammar.
• Basic computer skills and critical thinking skills.
• Complete set of tools in relation to skill level.
• Ability and desire to work well with others in a team environment.
• Positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a heavy truck service operation.
• Detroit, Cummins, or Freightliner technical experience and certifications.
• Commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair all assigned repairs and perform maintenance operations within industry standard repair time guidelines.
• Perform preventive maintenance services including changing engine, transmission, or axle oil and filters, changing air filters and fuel filters, checking batteries, and lubricating components.
• Conduct general vehicle inspections including brake systems, steering, wheels, and suspensions.
• Communicate with Team Lead for work assignments and efficiently diagnose and repair assigned jobs.
• Write complete and accurate repair stories containing the Complaint, Cause, and Correction.
• Identify and determine parts required to complete repairs and prepare appropriate warranty documentation for warrantable repairs.
• Maintain work area appearance and safety, and road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or ensure proper operation.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and proficiently, and operate basic shop equipment.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments.
• Follow company written processes relating to technician job duties and perform necessary training.
• Travel as necessary to perform on-site repairs or attend training classes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Additional compensation for technicians with a Commercial Driver's License.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees