Service Technician B

Peach State Truck Centers Career Postings•Villa Rica, GA

About The Position

The Service Technician B performs maintenance on Class 5 through Class 8 trucks and recreational vehicles in accordance with OEM and company guidelines. The technician diagnoses, inspects, tests, and repairs vehicle systems; completes work orders accurately; follows timekeeping, efficiency, attendance, parts-tagging, and warranty procedures; and test-drives vehicles to identify or confirm repairs. The role also requires maintaining clean work areas and customer vehicles. The technician must complete specified Freightliner training and become Systems Certified in the listed vehicle and component systems, unless qualifying ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician certification is held instead. A valid Georgia CDL and valid A/C certification are required, subject to the stated CDL medical-waiver exception. The position requires physical activity including lifting up to 75 pounds. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Requirements

Valid CDL license for the state of Georgia; this may be waived if a medical waiver is produced.
Valid A/C certification.
Complete and pass 100% of specified Freightliner training, including training for Cascadia, M-2, Western Star, DT12, Detroit Axles, and CNG Systems; alternatively, possess ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician certification.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, sitting, driving, reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, pushing/pulling, tasting/smelling, talking, hearing/listening, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform major engine oil leak repairs.
Ability to perform drivetrain repairs.
Ability to repair fuel systems, including pumps and injectors.
Ability to repair anti-lock brakes.
Ability to perform engine geartrain repairs.
Ability to troubleshoot steering systems.
Ability to repair transmission synchronizers.
Ability to perform advanced cab and chassis electrical repairs.
Ability to diagnose and repair engine electronics.
Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle electronic systems.
Ability to perform camshaft, cylinder head, and cylinder liner removal and replacement.
Ability to diagnose and repair transmission electronics.
Ability to perform failure analysis.
Ability to overhaul inter-axle differentials.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on Class 5 through Class 8 trucks and recreational vehicles according to OEM and company guidelines.
Diagnose and repair truck systems using hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.
Complete repairs accurately and fully in accordance with supervisor or work order instructions.
Maintain correct time punches and follow work order processes.
Meet required efficiency standards and attendance policy.
Tag parts as required and follow OEM warranty procedures.
Test-drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or verify proper operation.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments.
Keep the work area free of debris and keep customer vehicles clean during and after repairs.
Complete required Freightliner technician training and Systems Certification, unless holding the specified ASE certification.