Diesel Truck Technician

VANGUARD TRUCK CENTERS LLC•Banks Crossing, GA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking Diesel Truck Technicians for its Commerce, Georgia location. The company owns and operates full-service commercial truck centers across the United States and describes its people and teamwork as central to its strength. The role performs diesel truck and equipment repair and diagnosis according to repair orders and dealership and factory standards. Technicians work with service advisors, the parts department, customers, and other technicians, and may supervise apprentices as assigned. Training and career advancement opportunities are available.

Requirements

Hard-working and willing to put in the time and effort to learn the diesel technician trade.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a CDL license.
Have required base tools or obtain them within 30 days.
Wear approved safety footwear in designated shop and service areas, beginning on the first day of employment.
Complete mandatory background screening as a prerequisite for employment consideration.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is preferred, or completion of vocational or technical school.
One to two years of experience is preferred.
Work with senior technicians to gain experience in multiple levels of diesel repairs.

Responsibilities

Perform work described on repair orders efficiently and accurately, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose malfunctions and repair diesel trucks or equipment.
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when a job is under warranty or when requested by the customer.
Inspect assigned vehicles to identify additional safety or service work that is required or recommended.
Immediately inform the service advisor if additional work is needed, listed work is unnecessary, or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Document work performed and recommended on repair orders.
Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to the test technician.
Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events, and keep up with manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervise apprentice diesel technicians when assigned.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Keep customers’ vehicles clean and immediately notify the service advisor of changes to a vehicle’s appearance or condition.
Keep the shop area neat and clean for personal and coworker safety.
Maintain and account for dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to their proper place and condition.
Understand and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements.
Operate tools and equipment safely and report safety issues to management immediately.