Mobile Service Technician

Reefer Peterbilt / TRP • Huron Charter Township, MI

3d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Reefer Peterbilt is a second-generation family-owned full-service medium & heavy-duty truck dealership looking for a full-time Mobile Service Technician at our New Boston location. The Mobile Service Technician will be responsible for performing licensed DOT inspections, preventative maintenance inspections, light to medium on-site repairs, mechanical/hydraulic/electrical and electronic diagnostics, and other duties as assigned. A successful candidate complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics. This is a non-exempt position reporting to the location’s Service Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• State of Michigan Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certificate in Heavy Duty Truck
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid chauffeurs driver’s license with a good record required
• Dependable and reliable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, DOT Inspections, and repairs on light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles in a mobile/field environment.
• Diagnose and perform adjustment and/or repairs on various types of truck equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Diesel steering systems, Engines (gas and diesel), Transmissions (manual and automatic), Clutches, Differentials, etc.
• Road test vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and to ensure that they are working properly.
• Independently manage parts inventory and equipment provided on company-issued service truck and perform periodic reconciliation.
• Maintain and operate company-issued service vehicle, conduct safety checks, and pre-/post-trip inspections of vehicle.
• Work with and listen effectively to clients and customers to assess their needs, providing information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work related activities and time allocations.
• Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders using company-issued PC.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion.
• Work with a high degree of independence and manage own daily schedule.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
• Obtain parts as necessary for the repairs to be performed.
• Communicate with management and support team via email or phone to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers and/or discuss RO findings notes.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, to include OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Maintain company issued service truck, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Career development by way of paid training to qualified individuals, with pay premium for each certificate obtained as a result
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness
• 72 PTO hours available at the time of hire
• 6 paid holidays
• 401K plan with company participation
• Weekly pay schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED