Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Technician

Yancey Bros. Co.•Resaca, GA

About The Position

As a Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Technician, you will be diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines and components on all makes and models of on-highway diesel trucks and buses.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge of complex hydraulics, electrical, computer and mechanical systems, arc and oxygen acetylene welding, test equipment used to diagnose and repair equipment and electronic components of vehicles.
Ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust and repair malfunctions; follow oral and written instructions; read and understand operators and repair manuals; work cooperatively with others; work with minimal supervision and keep required records.
Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret technical information- schematics, technical manuals, technical drawings, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Operate equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates.
Skilled in ‘Basic’ computer applications including email and internet usage.
The ability to communicate through email- sending & receiving notes, attachments.
Ability to read, analyzes, and communicate technical information.
Ability to write service reports that effectively communicate required information in an understandable (clear and concise) and useable method.
Ability to ask and properly respond to questions from customers and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Course work from accredited trade school, college or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics is desirable.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot and locate mechanical deficiencies on buses and on-highway diesel truck engines and components.
Repair and/or replace all components of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, suspension systems, drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
Determine extent of necessary repairs including identifying major power-train overhaul needs and prepare orders for required services.
Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures and attachments.
Complete all documentation (work orders, parts orders, inspections, warranty support, comments and time sheets) in a legible, accurate and timely manner.
Perform all work in accordance with established time, quality standards and safety procedures.
Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
Additional duties as assigned by manager.