Diesel Technician - Commerce City, United States - Nextran Truck Centers

Description

Job Description

Salary: $25 -$48 per hour, based on individual skills, certifications, education, and experience

Hours of work: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.- Monday through Friday

Apply Before: May 31, 2024

Drug Testing required

Background Check required

Physical Abilities Test required

As a Diesel Technician, you are a valued member of our team, responsible for repairing and maintaining our customer's Medium & Heavy-Duty Trucks. This includes diagnosing issues, preventative maintenance, repairs, disassembly and reassembly, and writing detailed work notes

Essential Duties

Technical:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of Diagnostic experience required.
• Maintain proficiency in the rebuilding of major components such as Engines and Transmissions on assigned equipment.
• Ensure accurate diagnosis and the effective repair and/or replacement of components necessary for the proper functioning of assigned equipment.
• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Communicates with the 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.
• Communicates with service advisor/dispatcher immediately on repair updates and or delays.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean. Notifies service advisor/dispatcher immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Return them to the proper place and in the same condition as when 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. Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Operates all tools/equipment in a safe manner and reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Valid Driver's License required and/or CDL preferred
• Ten plus years related experience and/or training
• Master Technician Certifications in multiple areas.
• Cummins Engine Repair Certification required
• ASE Certification a plus
• Basic computer skills

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations with only limited resources. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Use of torque wrenches, air powered tools or hand tools.
• Use of arms in a raised position above shoulder level for prolonged periods of time. Use of creeper or rolling devices to enable tech to work underneath vehicles.
• The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to stand and sit for extended periods of time (hours) while making repairs.
• Entry or exit from the cab of the vehicle.
• Climb to a safe position to access the engine compartment area, firewall or roof of a vehicle to perform repairs.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to push/pull large tool chest from vehicle to vehicle.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Our Employees Benefit from:

• Network of 25 Dealerships
• 28+ Years of Industry Experience
• Family Centered Values
• Career Paths
• Training Opportunities with Professional Growth

HEALTH

• Medical insurance coverage (three different plans to choose from)
• Teladoc
• Prescription drug insurance coverage
• Dental PPO plan
• Vision insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care accounts)

RETIREMENT

• 401(K) Plan
• Company may match of 50% of the first 4% of salary

*Employer match is discretionary depending upon the company's financial performance.

Because this contribution is discretionary it may vary from year to year.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Eligible full-time employees accrue PTO on a weekly basis, based upon years of service (however no PTO can be taken during Introductory Period)
• Holiday pay provided to eligible employees on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November), Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas (December 25th)
• Birthday pay provided to eligible employees
• Leaves of Absence – depending on the type of leave, this may be provided with or without pay.

1. FMLA
2. Personal Leave of Absence
3. Jury Duty
4. Bereavement Leave

OTHER BENEFITS & PERKS

• Care Coach through
• Company-paid life and AD&D benefits
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, Hospitalization, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms, safety glasses and boot allowance to eligible employees in certain positions

We are a network of commercial truck dealerships committed to providing the best products and services through highly skilled associates who are focused on delivering the lowest life-cycle cost to our customers. Spanning the Southeast and Midwest United States, we provide sales, parts, and service for several leading brands, including Mack, Volvo, Isuzu, GMC, Ford, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa. EEO Employer