Heavy Equipment Technician

Vanguard Truck Centers•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking a driven, team-oriented technician for its Norwood Equipment location in Phoenix, Arizona. The company owns and operates full-service commercial truck centers across the United States and describes its people and teamwork as central to its business. The technician performs repair and maintenance work on diesel trucks or equipment in accordance with repair orders and dealership and factory standards. The role includes diagnosing malfunctions, documenting work, communicating with service advisors and the parts department, and maintaining a safe, clean shop and customer vehicles. Training is provided, and the technician may supervise apprentice diesel technicians as assigned. Competitive salary is listed, but the salary range is undisclosed.

Requirements

Safety shoes are required on the first day; approved safety footwear must be worn in designated shop and service areas.
Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a CDL license.
Must have basic required tools or obtain them within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or completion of vocational/technical school.
One to two years of experience.
Experience working with senior technicians to develop skills in multiple levels of diesel repair.

Responsibilities

Perform work listed on repair orders efficiently and accurately, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose malfunctions and repair diesel trucks or equipment.
Work with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when work is under warranty or when requested by the customer.
Inspect assigned vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is needed or recommended.
Immediately notify the service advisor about additional work, unnecessary listed work, or repairs that 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 current with manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervise apprentice diesel technicians as assigned.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Keep customers' vehicles clean and promptly notify the service advisor of any change in a vehicle's appearance or condition.
Keep the shop area neat and clean for the safety of the technician and others.
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 immediately report safety issues to management.