Truck Service Tech
About The Position
Ability to work on commercial vehicle engines. Troubleshoot customer tire needs. Inspect vehicles for additional problems. Use basic hand tools, tire tools, alignment machines, brake lathe, air wrench, and other essential tools to perform the job. Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damaged parts. Maintain equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures. Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units. Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems. Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs. Keep a clean service area. Other duties can and will arise, and candidate should be prepared to take on these challenges openly.
Requirements
- High School Degree or GED
- Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment
- Must be able to work independently and also in a team environment doing other job duties as assigned
- Valid driver’s license
- CDL class A or B license is needed to test drive larger trucks
- State Inspection license
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Basic automotive skills and general mechanical knowledge
- Work authorization in the United States
Responsibilities
- Work on commercial vehicle engines
- Troubleshoot customer tire needs
- Inspect vehicles for additional problems
- Use basic hand tools, tire tools, alignment machines, brake lathe, air wrench, and other essential tools to perform the job
- Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damaged parts
- Maintain equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures
- Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics
- Complete machine shop operations
- Make adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
- Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
- Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards
- Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs
- Keep a clean service area
- Take on other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
