Shop Technician (Heavy-Duty)
About The Position
The Shop Technician performs professional repair and maintenance work on heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and equipment for a family-owned repair shop specializing in dedicated fleet maintenance, particularly in the car-hauling industry. The role involves diagnosing and servicing mechanical and electrical systems, including aftertreatment, brakes, transmissions and clutches, suspension, tires and wheels, air conditioning, and vehicle electrical and lighting systems. The technician is expected to diagnose issues accurately, complete repairs efficiently, maintain high workmanship and safety standards, document work, and communicate findings and recommendations to clients, fleet managers, and shop leadership.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Previous experience repairing and maintaining heavy-duty trucks or equipment.
- Strong ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues on commercial vehicles.
- Experience with aftertreatment systems, disc and shoe brakes, transmissions, clutches, suspension components, tires, and wheels.
- Knowledge of air conditioning diagnostics and maintenance for heavy-duty equipment.
- Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and lighting systems.
- Familiarity with diesel engine systems and general heavy-duty truck components.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced shop environment.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to properly document repairs and service work.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and repair work on heavy-duty commercial vehicles and equipment.
- Use OEM diagnostic software and tools, including Cummins, PACCAR, Snap-on, JPRO, and ECT, to identify and resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate records of diagnostics, repairs, and completed work on service orders.
- Communicate with fleet managers, clients, shop leadership, or service management about work performed, repair findings, and recommendations.
- Follow safety protocols and company procedures, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
- Diagnose and service aftertreatment systems, including emissions-related issues.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain disc and shoe brake systems.
- Perform transmission and clutch maintenance or replacements as required.
- Diagnose and repair suspension components.
- Perform tire and wheel inspections, replacements, and related maintenance and repairs.
- Diagnose and service air conditioning systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and vehicle lighting.
- Maintain punctuality and professionalism.
Benefits
- Monthly incentive bonus consideration as outlined in the company handbook.
- Paid time off for national holidays.
- One week of paid vacation to start.
- Five paid personal days.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a company contribution of 2% of the technician's gross monthly income.
- Annual $200 workbook allowance.
- Full weekly uniform plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
