Service Technician Journey Level 5 - Bakersfield, United States - Golden State Peterbilt - Bakersfield
3 weeks ago
Description
Golden State Peterbilt located at 1450 S Union Ave who is a subsidiary of E.M. Tharp Inc.is currently seeking Journey Level 5 Service Technicians for their Bakersfield location to join our growing team This position is an essential position to the Service Department who performs expert-level diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on PACCAR MX and Cummins diesel engines, encompassing a wide range of systems and components.
Utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to identify and address complex mechanical, electrical, and performance-related issues and be able to perform major engine overhauls, including disassembly, inspection, and reassembly, ensuring adherence to manufacturer specifications and quality standards.
Benefits:
- $45 - $50 Full Time Hourly Pay
- Monthly Bonus Program
- 401k
- Paid vacation, floating holiday, and sick leave. Seven paid holidays per year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Extensive knowledge of heavy truck systems and components, including engines, drivetrains, and emissions systems.
- Perform major engine overhauls, including disassembly, inspection, and reassembly, ensuring adherence to manufacturer specifications and quality standards.
- Perform major engine overhauls, including disassembly, inspection, and reassembly, ensuring adherence to manufacturer specifications and quality standards.
- Perform indepth performance evaluations and efficiency optimizations to enhance engine performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions compliance.
- Stay abreast of the latest technical advancements, service procedures, and diagnostic software for both PACCAR MX and Cummins engines.
- Collaborate with foremen and parts department to coordinate repairs and order necessary components.
Qualifications and Skills
To effectively perform the duties of a Service Technician Level 5 individuals must be able to demonstrate several competencies that are essential to the position, which include:
- Extensive knowledge of PACCAR MX and Cummins diesel engine systems, encompassing fuel injection, emissions control, turbocharging, cooling, and lubrication systems.
- Proficiency in using specialized diagnostic tools, software, and instrumentation specific to both PACCAR MX and Cummins engines for accurate diagnosis and calibration.
- Expertise in interpreting technical documentation, including service manuals, wiring diagrams, and engineering specifications, to guide repairs and modifications.
- Strong leadership and mentorship abilities to supervise junior technicians, lead engine overhaul projects, and collaborate effectively with other departments.
- Utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to identify and address complex mechanical, electrical, and performancerelated issues
- Perform major engine overhauls, including disassembly, inspection, and reassembly, ensuring adherence to manufacturer specifications and quality standards.
- Perform indepth performance evaluations and efficiency optimizations to enhance engine performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions compliance.
- Stay abreast of the latest technical advancements, service procedures, and diagnostic software for both PACCAR MX and Cummins engines.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with customers, service advisors, OEM representatives.
- Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey technical information in the technician notes and to the foreman and or manager.
- Leadership qualities to effectively advise junior technicians.
- Commitment to safety protocols and regulations governing the maintenance and repair of commercial vehicles.
- Collaborate with foremen and parts department to coordinate repairs and order necessary components.
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
- Good computer skills.
Education and Experience:
_Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
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Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license. Class A preferred.
- Not required but preferred completion of a diesel technology program or apprenticeship
- Completion of rigorous training programs or certifications offered by both PACCAR and Cummins, focusing on their respective engine technologies and service procedures.
- Years of handson experience working with PACCAR MX and Cummins engines in a dealership, fleet maintenance, or specialized repair facility.
- Continuous participation in professional development activities, such as workshops, seminars, and online courses, to stay current with evolving technologies and industry best practice
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