Service Technician B

Peach State Truck Centers•Villa Rica, GA

About The Position

Responsible for performing maintenance on Class 5 through Class 8 trucks and recreational vehicles in accordance with OEM and company guidelines. The technician diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems, follows supervisor or work order instructions, maintains accurate time punches and work orders, meets efficiency and attendance standards, follows OEM parts-tagging and warranty procedures, test-drives vehicles, and keeps the work area and customer vehicles clean. The role requires completion of specified Freightliner training or an ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician certification, along with a valid Georgia CDL and valid A/C certification. The position is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Requirements

Possess a valid Georgia CDL; this may be waived if a medical waiver is produced in the Freightliner training pathway.
Possess valid A/C certification.
Complete and pass 100% of specified Freightliner Training, including online training for Systems Certification in Cascadia, M-2, Western Star, DT12, Detroit Axles, and CNG Systems; alternatively, possess ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician certification.
Successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Ability to perform the physical activities 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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to complete major engine oil leak repairs.
Ability to complete drivetrain repairs.
Ability to repair fuel systems, including pumps and injectors.
Ability to repair anti-lock brakes.
Ability to complete engine geartrain repairs.
Troubleshooting ability.
Ability to repair 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 removal and replacement.
Ability to perform cylinder head removal and replacement.
Ability to perform cylinder liner removal and replacement.
Ability to diagnose and repair transmission electronics.
Failure analysis ability.
Ability to overhaul inter-axle differentials.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair truck systems using hand tools, precision instruments, power tools, welding equipment, jacks, and hoists.
Complete repairs accurately and fully according to supervisor or work order instructions.
Maintain correct time punches and follow work order processes.
Meet required efficiency standards and attendance policies.
Tag parts as required and follow OEM warranty procedures.
Test-drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or verify that repairs are successful.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments.
Keep the work area clean and free of debris.
Keep customer vehicles clean during and after repairs.
Complete required Freightliner technician training and systems certification, if following that qualification pathway.