Mobile Diesel Mechanic / Field Diesel Technician - Ridgefield, WA

Gordon Truck Centers•Ridgefield, WA

About The Position

Gordon Truck Centers (GTC) is hiring a Mobile/Field Service Diesel Technician for its Ridgefield, Washington location. Diesel Technicians are expected to deliver high-quality workmanship, prioritize safety, and provide reliable service to customers across the Pacific Northwest. The role involves using current industry technologies and working with a supportive team and leadership, with training opportunities to build technical skills. The technician performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty equipment at customer sites and on the road. Work includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, inspecting, testing, and repairing or replacing vehicle systems and components. The position is classified as safety sensitive and requires passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Positions with driving responsibilities also require a motor vehicle records check.

Requirements

Three years of actual truck repair experience.
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured.
A 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 work in, under, and around trucks and trailers.
Ability to drive a vehicle and lift, push, or pull objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights, up to 100 pounds.
Ability to walk, reach, bend, climb, push, twist, squat, and kneel as needed to perform job duties.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to use a telephone and computer.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of heavy equipment dealership experience is preferred.
CDL-A.

Responsibilities

Provide on-road and customer-site maintenance services for heavy-duty equipment.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
Run diagnostic tests and analyze the results.
Repair or replace vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems.
Inspect equipment and conduct diagnostic tests to determine unit condition and identify deficiencies.
Read schematics for electrical and air systems.
Develop technical skills through training opportunities.
Test equipment after repairs or assembly to confirm performance and compliance with manufacturer specifications, and make adjustments as needed.
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.
For qualifying employees, dollar-for-dollar matching of contributions up to 3% of income.
Paid vacation and personal time off (PTO).
Six paid holidays.