Ford Diesel Mechanic

Allegiance Truck Centers•Walpole, MA

About The Position

The Ford Diesel Mechanic provides technical service and repair for vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting and electrical and diagnostic work. The role involves completing general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components, verifying repairs, communicating additional repair needs to Service staff, and maintaining a safe, orderly work environment. The mechanic must follow safety procedures and properly handle company tools. The position offers an industry-leading performance-based Technician Incentive pay plan and a $150 annual Red Wing boot program. CDL and renewal costs may be covered.

Requirements

Positive attitude, motivation, and mechanical aptitude.
3–5 years minimum work experience as a medium and/or heavy diesel technician.
For Ford-specific work, knowledge of Ford diagnostic and warranty procedures on cost caps and prior approvals.
Valid driver’s license.
Must possess a full set of personal hand tools.
Must have, or be able to develop through training, detailed knowledge of commercial truck and engine repair.
Successful completion of appropriate diesel/automotive certificate programs in repairs and service, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Ability to use a personal computer and basic applications.
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred.
Experience with International, Isuzu, Ford, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT, Allison, Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, Kenworth, Peterbilt, or other brands.

Responsibilities

Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting and electrical and diagnostic services.
Read repair orders and perform general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components.
Install or replace injectors, pistons, liners, camshafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, batteries, transmissions, and other parts.
Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust them as needed.
Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicles to verify conformance to specifications and confirm repairs.
Advise Service staff when additional repair work is necessary.
Tag all return warranty parts.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment, and handle company tools properly.
Follow safe work practices and procedures, use safety equipment when required, respond to suggestions for working safely, and seek assistance when necessary.
Complete other projects or initiatives as assigned.