Lead Diesel Technician

VANGUARD TRUCK CENTERS LLC•Franklin, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician for its Franklin, Kentucky location. The company owns and operates full-service commercial truck centers across the United States and describes its employees as its greatest assets. The role involves diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks and equipment, completing repair-order work to dealership and factory standards, and helping supervise apprentice diesel technicians when assigned. The technician also maintains a safe, clean shop and keeps current with manufacturer training and technical information.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude.
A high school diploma is preferred, or completion of vocational/technical school.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL license.
Must have required base tools or obtain them within 30 days.
Safety shoes are required on the first day and approved safety footwear must be worn in designated shop and service areas.
Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.
Willingness to put in the time and effort to learn the diesel technician trade and work with senior technicians to gain experience in multiple levels of diesel repairs.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience is preferred.
High school diploma or completion of vocational/technical school is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work outlined 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 required for warranty work or requested by the customer.
Inspect assigned vehicles for additional safety or service work that may be required or recommended.
Immediately inform the service advisor when additional work is needed, listed work is unnecessary, or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Document all 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 abreast of 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 the safety of the technician and others.
Maintain accountability for dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to the proper place and in the condition received.
Understand, keep abreast of, 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 immediately to management.