Mobile Diesel Technician

Vanguard Truck Centers•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking a Mobile Diesel Technician for its Charlotte, North Carolina location. The company operates full-service commercial truck centers across the United States and describes its strength as its people and teamwork. It seeks people with a positive attitude, a desire to succeed, and a team-oriented approach. The technician performs maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks and equipment according to repair orders and dealership and factory standards. The role includes diagnosing malfunctions, coordinating parts, documenting work, communicating with service advisors, maintaining a safe and clean work area, and staying current with manufacturer training and technical information. The posting prefers at least two years of heavy truck experience. A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet insurability requirements are required. Approved safety footwear is required from the first day of employment, and background screening is a prerequisite for employment consideration.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet insurability requirements.
Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.
Approved safety footwear is required from the first day and must be worn in designated shop and service areas.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of heavy truck experience is preferred.

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 from jobs when required by warranty or requested by the customer.
Examine assigned vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required 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 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 up to date with manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervise assigned apprentice diesel technicians.
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 to support the safety of the technician and others.
Maintain accountability for dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to their proper place and in the condition received.
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.