What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class 8 Truck Technician position at Montgomery Transportation Group?
Title
Diesel Technician
Department
Maintenance
Reports To
Shop Manager
Flsa
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
As a Diesel Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining our fleet of predominantly PACCAR engines and Peterbilt/Kenworth trucks. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in all aspects of diesel engine repair and possess excellent problem-solving skills.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
It is the policy of Montgomery Transportation Group, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer, and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Diesel Technician
Department
Maintenance
Reports To
Shop Manager
Flsa
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
As a Diesel Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining our fleet of predominantly PACCAR engines and Peterbilt/Kenworth trucks. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in all aspects of diesel engine repair and possess excellent problem-solving skills.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electronic issues in PACCAR diesel engines and Peterbilt/ Kenworth chassis.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance services, including oil changes, filter replacements, DOT inspections, brake replacements, etc.
- Utilize troubleshooting trees/schematics to identify failures and document steps taken that resulted in the repair completed.
- Conduct comprehensive inspections to assess the condition of engines and recommend necessary repairs.
- Work closely with other team members and departments to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
- Maintain detailed records of services performed, parts used, and time spent on each job.
- Stay up to date with the latest PACCAR diagnostic tools, software updates, and repair techniques.
- Comply with all safety guidelines and regulations.
- Other duties, as assigned.
- PACCAR certification required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a diesel technician, preferably with PACCAR engines.
- Strong understanding of diesel engine mechanics and electronic systems.
- Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and equipment, preferably Davie4
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Strong communication skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training preferred
It is the policy of Montgomery Transportation Group, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer, and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
