Mobile Diesel Technician

Vanguard Truck Centers•Forest Park, GA

About The Position

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking a Mobile Diesel Technician for its Forest Park location in Atlanta, Georgia. The company owns and operates full-service commercial truck centers across the United States and describes its culture as centered on people and teamwork. The role involves diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks or equipment, completing work to dealership and factory standards, and communicating with service advisors and the parts department. The technician is also responsible for documentation, safe and orderly work practices, maintaining tools, and complying with applicable regulations. Safety shoes are required on the first day of employment, and approved safety footwear must be worn at all times in designated shop and service areas. Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration. Vanguard Truck Centers provides equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on the protected categories listed in the posting.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of heavy truck experience is preferred.

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 determine whether additional safety or service work is needed 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 work performed and recommended on repair orders.
Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to a test technician.
Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events, and stay current with manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervise apprentice diesel technicians when assigned.
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 coworkers’ safety.
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.
Wear approved safety footwear at all times while working in designated shop and service areas.