Diesel Technician
About The Position
Transwest is seeking a Diesel Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles in accordance with OEM, dealership, and factory standards. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle malfunctions, documenting work, coordinating with the parts department, and communicating repair recommendations to the Shop Foreman. Technicians also help ensure quality through road tests and warranty verification, maintain a clean and orderly work area, and follow safety and hazardous-waste regulations. The position may involve shift changes and changing workloads, and requires work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
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 orientation, 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 engine and transmission repair, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, and brake systems.
- Complete set of hand tools with a rollaway toolbox.
- Ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to successfully complete a general abilities assessment.
- Ability to pass a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screen.
- Ability to perform a full range of motion, including 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.
- Occasional ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to work inside and outside in varying weather conditions and 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 as outlined in repair orders, verifying warranty coverage when applicable.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
- 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 needed.
- 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 maintain a neat and orderly work area.
- Treat dealership-owned tools with respect and care.
- Follow federal, state, and local regulations governing hazardous-waste disposal.
- Communicate openly with management and team members and adapt to changing shifts, emergencies, personnel, workload, rush jobs, and technology developments.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance (voluntary and employer-paid) and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match beginning with the first contribution.
- HSA and/or FSA.
- Paid time off, sick time, and company-paid holidays.
- Employee car discount program.
- Company training.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Competitive PTO and benefits packages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
