Diesel Technician

Transwest Trucks • Superior, WI

26d • $20 - $58

About The Position

Transwest is seeking a Diesel Technician to perform vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance in accordance with OEM, dealership, and factory standards. The technician will work with repair orders, verify warranties when applicable, coordinate with the parts department, communicate repair recommendations to the Shop Foreman, and road-test vehicles as needed. The position also involves maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly work area; protecting dealership tools and customer vehicles; and following regulations for hazardous-waste disposal. The technician may need to adapt to shift changes, emergencies, workload fluctuations, rush jobs, and technology developments.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record, experience diagnosing and repairing passenger automobiles, and familiarity with gas and diesel truck systems. The successful candidate must have a complete set of hand tools with a rollaway toolbox, be able to obtain a CDL within 90 days of employment, and be able to work any shift if needed. Previous experience in a similar role, diesel truck repair experience, and diesel engine technology certification or education are preferred.

The position is hourly, with a compensation range of $20.00 to $58.00 per hour, and reports to the Service Manager. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires operating simple, complex, and heavy-duty machinery. Physical activities include a full range of motion, prolonged standing or balancing, bending or stooping, and occasionally lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds. Candidates must pass a general abilities assessment and post-offer background check, physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and motor vehicle record in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Multitasking skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Quick thinking.
• 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 indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to 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 according to OEM standards and company safety guidelines.
• Complete work as outlined in repair orders and verify warranties when applicable.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions efficiently and accurately according to dealership and factory standards.
• Collaborate with the parts department to obtain parts and save and tag warranty parts.
• Communicate regularly with the Shop Foreman and provide recommendations when a repair order may need adjustment.
• 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, orderly work area.
• Treat dealership-owned tools with respect and care.
• Follow federal, state, and local regulations governing hazardous-waste disposal.
• Adapt to shift changes, emergencies, personnel or workload changes, rush jobs, and technology developments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, voluntary and employer-paid.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match beginning with the first contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off, sick time, and company-paid holidays.
• Employee car discount program.
• Competitive PTO and benefits packages.
• Company training.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED