Lead Diesel Technician

Vanguard Truck Centers•Valdosta, GA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician for its Valdosta, Georgia location. The company operates full-service commercial truck centers across the United States and emphasizes teamwork, employee investment, and career growth. The technician performs diesel truck and equipment repairs according to repair orders and dealership and factory standards, diagnoses malfunctions, communicates with service advisors and the parts department, and documents work performed and recommended. The role also includes supervising assigned apprentice technicians, maintaining tools and a safe, clean shop, complying with applicable regulations, and participating in manufacturer training.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or completion of vocational or technical school.
One to two years of experience.
Willingness to work with senior technicians and put in the time and effort to learn the diesel technician trade.

Responsibilities

Perform work outlined on repair orders efficiently and accurately, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose the causes of malfunctions and repair diesel trucks or equipment.
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when a job is under warranty or when requested by the customer.
Inspect assigned vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required or recommended.
Immediately inform 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 stay current with manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervise assigned apprentice diesel technicians.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to a 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 personal and coworker safety.
Maintain accountability for dealership-owned tools and manuals and return them to their proper place in the condition received.
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.