Mobile Diesel Mechanic / Field Diesel Technician - Ridgefield, WA
About The Position
Gordon Truck Centers (GTC) is hiring a Mobile/Field Service Diesel Technician for its Ridgefield, Washington dealership. The technician performs on-road and customer-site maintenance for heavy-duty equipment, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and completing preventive and corrective repairs. Work may include routine maintenance and major repairs. Technicians use diagnostic equipment and technical knowledge to inspect systems, identify deficiencies, repair components, and verify that equipment performs in accordance with manufacturer specifications. The role requires maintaining a clean mobile service truck and developing technical skills through training. The work schedule and shifts vary according to business needs, and GTC can accommodate a wide range of shifts and schedules. The position is primarily outdoors and involves exposure to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, and vehicles. Coveralls and ear and eye protection are provided. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A motor vehicle records check is required for positions with driving responsibilities.
Requirements
- Three years of actual truck repair experience.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.
- Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate or ability to obtain one.
- A full complement of tools for diesel equipment repair, including wrenches and sockets to 1 ¼ inches, 3/8-inch and ½-inch drive air tools, a floor creeper, and a roll-around tool cabinet.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including working in, under, and around trucks and trailers; driving; handling objects up to 100 pounds; and walking, reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to use a telephone and computer.
Nice To Haves
- Heavy equipment dealership experience; two or more years preferred.
- CDL-A.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-road and customer-site maintenance services on heavy-duty equipment.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Run diagnostic tests and analyze the results.
- Repair or replace engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems.
- Inspect units and use diagnostic tests to determine condition and identify deficiencies.
- Read schematics for electrical and air systems.
- Test equipment after repair or assembly to verify proper performance and compliance with manufacturer specifications, making adjustments as needed.
- Develop technical skills through training opportunities.
- Keep the mobile service truck clean.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for eligible employees.
- Basic group term life insurance.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Company Health Savings Account (HSA) enrollment for eligible employees.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Profit sharing.
- Traditional pre-tax and post-tax Roth 401(k) options.
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching for qualifying employees, up to 3% of income.
- Paid vacation, personal time off (PTO), and six paid holidays.
- Coveralls and ear and eye protection provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
