Diesel Technician

Peterbilt of Atlanta • Hope Hull, AL

95d

About The Position

Diesel Technicians provide customer service by diagnosing issues, conducting visual inspections, removing parts and attachments, completing warranty repairs and preventative maintenance, repairing lights and wiring, and performing welding, cutting, and other repairs. The role reports to the Service Manager and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with overtime eligibility. Well-qualified, proven-efficient applicants may be offered a flat-rate compensation plan. The position also qualifies for a monthly bonus incentive based on upsales.

The role is physically demanding. Technicians stand six to eight hours per shift; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, and feel; use hand and power tools; and lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times per shift. They use hoists and test equipment and are exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Applicants must be willing to submit to a background check and post-offer drug screen. The posting notes that it is not an exhaustive list of the position’s responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of diesel truck service and computer diagnostics experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical ability.
• Ability to safely operate power tools, hand tools, and other equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional dress and strong oral and written communication skills with customers, vendors, and other contacts.
• Willingness to submit to a background check and post-offer drug screen.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing six to eight hours per shift and lifting parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times per shift.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose service issues and conduct visual inspections.
• Remove parts and attachments and complete warranty repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance services.
• Repair lights and wiring.
• Perform welding, cutting, and other repairs.
• Provide superb customer service.

Benefits

• Monthly bonus incentive based on upsales.
• Overtime eligibility.
• Flat-rate compensation plan may be offered to well-qualified, proven-efficient applicants.

What This Job Offers

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