What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician position at Allegiance Trucks?
Why Allegiance Trucks?
When joining our team, you will be working alongside the best in the business, helping us make Allegiance Trucks great! We are a veteran friendly organization that provides opportunities for additional training, career growth and advancement, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive starting pay
- Excellent health benefits including; Medical, Dental and Vision plans, a complimentary life insurance policy, and several other voluntary coverage options to choose from
- Generous Paid Time Off policy, including vacation, sick time and floating holidays
- 401(k) with Company match
- Support and encouragement for your continued advancement with additional training Allegiance Trucks is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
Allegiance Truck Centers is an authorized International®, Hino, Isuzu, and Ford dealership serving the Northeastern United States. We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. Allegiance Truck Centers is a premier truck dealer in the Northeastern United States. All of our affiliated sales, lease, and service locations have highly trained and experienced staff eager to provide best-in-class customer service.
Interested in becoming a Service Technician but don't have the experience yet? We will help you build it.
Our Service Technician Apprentice position is designed for individuals who are new to the heavy-duty truck industry and ready to learn a skilled trade. Whether you're beginning a new career path, transitioning from another industry, or have mechanical interests but limited professional experience, this position provides an opportunity to learn alongside experienced technicians while gaining hands-on experience.
We're not looking for someone who already knows everything. We're looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically curious, willing to learn, and ready to build a career.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Hands-on paid training
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced Service Technicians
- Opportunities to develop mechanical and technical skills
- Exposure to commercial trucks, equipment, tools and repair processes
- Ongoing manufacturer and technical training as applicable
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for continued growth and advancement
- A career path within the heavy-duty truck industry
- Gym Memberships
- Red Wing boot Voucher
- Tool Program
OVERVIEW:
The Service Technician works alongside technicians, this position will gain hands-on experience in commercial truck maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs. Responsibilities will increase as knowledge, skills, and confidence develop.
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Job Responsibilities for Diesel Technician:
- Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment including troubleshooting, electrical and diagnostic services
- Read Repair Orders and be able to perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components
- Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod & main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, change/ recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts
- Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed
- Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications and verification repairs
- Advise the Service staff if additional repair work is necessary
- Tag all return warranty parts
- Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment, and handle company tools properly
- Follow safe work practices and procedures, use safety equipment when required, responds to suggestions for working safely and seeks assistance when necessary
- Other projects/initiatives as assigned
Required Skills for Diesel Technician:
- Positive attitude, motivated with mechanical aptitude
- Candidates with International, Isuzu, Ford, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT, Allison, or other brand experience such as Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, Kenworth or Peterbilt are encouraged to apply!
- 1-2 years minimum work experience as a Medium and/or Heavy Diesel Technician
- Valid driver’s license
- Must possess a full set of personal hand tools
- Must have, or be able to develop through training, a detailed knowledge of commercial truck and engine repair
- Must have successfully completed appropriate diesel/ automotive certificate programs in repairs and service, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Able to use a personal computer and basic applications
- Minimum of High School Diploma/ GED, Vocational or Technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred
LICENSES/EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Previous technical education or training is welcomed but not required
- ASE certification is not required
- CDL is not required to begin the position; future requirements may vary based on job responsibilities
- Willingness to participate in applicable training and development opportunities
DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job to require that additional or different tasks be performed, or further education required with circumstance changes (such as growth, workload, changes in personnel, technological developments, etc.)
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As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon Allegiance’s receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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