Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic (Entry Level)

Company

CSM Companies

Description

French Ellison Truck Center, located in Laredo, is accepting applications for Entry Level - Diesel Truck Mechanics for both first and second shift. Responsibilities include the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. Candidates must be mechanically inclined. Some experience in heavy-duty truck maintenance is desirable, but we will train the right people. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive work environment and a growing dealer group.Responsibilities:* Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.* Troubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action.* Writes up on the repair order an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedure(s) used.Primary Duties:* Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results.* Reads written fault description on Repair Order and determines the most efficient repair procedure.* Communicates with and provides Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order.* Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair.* Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles.* Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure.* Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation.* Writes up clear, accurate, and detailed repair description of each operation on the corresponding Repair Order, to include a description of the cause of failure and the correction and/or repair procedure used.* Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner.* Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed.Qualifications* High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate or diploma or equivalent work experience is preferred* Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments.* Effective written and oral communication skills.* Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).* Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins.* Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics.* Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements.* Ability to work 8 - 10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed.* Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds.
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