Lead Diesel Technician

VANGUARD TRUCK CENTERS LLC•Houston, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician for its Rankin location in Houston, Texas. The company operates full-service commercial truck centers across the United States and emphasizes teamwork, employee development, and career advancement. The technician performs diesel truck and equipment repair and diagnostic work to dealership and manufacturer standards, communicates repair needs and timelines, maintains documentation and shop safety, and supports apprentices as assigned. Manufacturer-sponsored and other training options are provided.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude.
A valid driver's license and ability to obtain a CDL license.
Base required tools, or the ability to obtain them within 30 days.
Wear approved safety footwear while working in designated shop and service areas; safety shoes are required on the first day.
Complete mandatory background screening as a prerequisite for employment consideration.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or completion of vocational/technical school.
One to two years of experience is preferred.
Willingness to put in the time and effort to learn the diesel technician trade.
Interest in working with senior technicians to gain experience 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.
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.
Immediately notify the service advisor if 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 up with manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervise assigned apprentice diesel technicians.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
Keep customers' vehicles clean and promptly notify the service advisor of changes to a vehicle's appearance or condition.
Keep the shop area neat and clean for the safety of oneself and other technicians.
Maintain and account for dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to the 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.