Mobile Diesel Technician

Vanguard Truck Centers•Buda, TX

About The Position

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking a Mobile Diesel Technician for its Austin–Buda, Texas location. The company owns and operates full-service commercial truck centers in the United States and describes its workplace as people- and teamwork-focused. The technician performs repair and maintenance work on diesel trucks or equipment, diagnoses malfunctions, documents work, and communicates with service advisors and the parts department. The role also includes maintaining a safe, clean work area and tools, keeping up with manufacturer information and training, and supervising apprentices when assigned. A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet insurability requirements are required. At least two years of heavy-truck experience is preferred. 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 prerequisite for employment consideration. Salary is undisclosed.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet insurability requirements.
Background screening is a prerequisite for employment consideration.
Wear approved safety footwear in designated shop and service areas; safety shoes are required on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of heavy-truck experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work as 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 required for warranty work or requested by the customer.
Examine assigned vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is 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 current with 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 and account for dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to their 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.