What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician position at VANGUARD TRUCK CENTERS LLC?
Vanguard Truck Leasing invest in our people and recognize that our employees are our greatest assets. We are seeking talent that is driven with a great attitude, has a desire for success, team-oriented and are ultimate leaders.
The Company: Our strength is in our people and teamwork.
Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full service Leasing and Rental facilities United States. Our unique footprint allows us to provide a diverse range of products and services across many industries, and across the country.
RESPONSIBILITIES for Diesel Technicians
- Diesel Technicians performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with factory standards.
- Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair on diesel Trucks or equipment.
- Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
- Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
- Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
- Diesel Technician will communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
- Diesel Technician will documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
- Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
- Diesel Technician will participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
- Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
- Supervises work of any apprentice diesel technicians as assigned.
- Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
- Ensures that customers' vehicles are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
- Keeps shop area neat and clean for your safety and safety of other diesel technicians.
- Maintains and is accountable for all facility tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
- Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
- Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
Requirements
- High school diploma preferred or completion of vocational/ technical school
- Basic mechanical aptitude with experience preferred but not required
- Valid driver license with the ability to obtain CDL license
- Must have base required tools or obtain within 30 days
- Major tooling provided in house
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary
- 401k with employer match
- Medical
- Optional life and LTD
- Flexible Spending Account
- PTO Paid Time Off program
- Self-paced training options
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Retention Bonus
Vanguard Truck Centers afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and will prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, nation of origin, age, handicap or veteran status.