Location
Gary, IN | United States
Job description
Are you looking for a career instead of just a job? The trucking industry is booming and TransChicago Truck Group is looking for a Diesel Technician to join our growing team. All of our locations are Elite Support Certified dealerships because of our high standards and customer service excellence -- a certification earned by only 8% of Freightliner full-service dealerships. We offer competitive salaries, benefits and an excellent work environment. Could TransChicago Truck Group be your next career move and do you have what it takes to come onboard? Check us out and apply today!
Title: Diesel Technician
Location: Gary, IN
Essential functions and expectations:
- Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
- Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
- Corrects 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.
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
- Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
- Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Tooling
- Supply Management
- Mechanical Inspection Tools
- Technical Understanding
- Attention to Detail, Dependability
- Thoroughness
- Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills
- Inventory Control
- Job Knowledge
Education and/or required experience:
- High School Diploma
- 5+ years industry experience
- Certifications for Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner or Total Truck Care (Preferred)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job tags
Salary
