Experienced Diesel Technician

Vanguard Truck Centers•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Truck Leasing is seeking a driven, team-oriented Diesel Technician with a positive attitude and a desire to succeed. Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full-service leasing and rental facilities across the United States, providing products and services to a range of industries. The role performs repairs and maintenance on diesel trucks and equipment according to repair orders and factory standards, while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized shop environment. The technician diagnoses malfunctions, completes repairs, communicates with service advisors and the parts department, and documents work performed and recommended. The role may include road testing vehicles, supervising assigned apprentice technicians, and participating in manufacturer training. Technicians must comply with applicable safety and regulatory requirements, including rules concerning hazardous waste and OSHA Right-to-Know. A background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration, and approved safety shoes are required from the first day of employment in designated shop and service areas. Vanguard Truck Centers offers competitive salary, retirement savings with an employer match, medical coverage, optional life and LTD coverage, a flexible spending account, paid time off, self-paced training, career advancement opportunities, and a retention bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred or completion of vocational/technical school.
Basic mechanical aptitude; experience preferred but not required.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a CDL license.
Must have base required tools or obtain them within 30 days.
Approved safety shoes are required on the first day and must be worn in designated shop and service areas.
Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with diesel trucks or equipment.
High school diploma or completion of vocational/technical school.

Responsibilities

Perform work outlined on repair orders efficiently and accurately in accordance with factory standards.
Diagnose the cause of malfunctions and repair diesel trucks or equipment.
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when required for warranty work or requested by the customer.
Inspect assigned vehicles to identify additional safety or service work that is required or recommended.
Notify the service advisor promptly if additional work is needed, outlined 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 a test technician.
Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events, and stay current on manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervise apprentice diesel technicians when assigned.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Keep customers’ vehicles clean and notify the service advisor of changes to a vehicle’s appearance or condition.
Keep the shop area neat and clean for personal and team safety.
Maintain accountability for facility tools and manuals and return them to their proper place in their original condition.
Understand, keep current with, 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.