What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Service Technician position at Fox Valley Truck?
Overview
We are seeking a Diesel Technician to join our family owned team. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can diagnose issues and perform repairs while ensuring all equipment is operating efficiently and safely.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Troubleshoot issues using schematics and automotive diagnostic tools
- Conduct routine maintenance, DOT inspections and a wide variety of service jobs on vehicles, including trucks, tractor-trailers, RV’s, etc.
- Proactively think through the job at hand using charges, experience and verbal brainstorming with teammates when needed
- Dismantle, reassemble, repair, adjust, etc. necessary units and parts
- Write detailed inspection reports and repair plans
- Follow all repair shop regulations and standards
- May travel to other company locations if needed
- React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Diesel mechanic experience preferred
- Open to entry level experience with a willingness to learn
- Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the automotive, heavy truck and equipment industry
- Ability to maintain detailed and routine record keeping
- CDL, ASE, and state and/or federal inspection certifications are preferred
- Active and current Class D driver’s license is required
- Experience with CDK Global is a plus
- Participation in our company’s ongoing Drug & Alcohol testing program
- Satisfactory work record and High School diploma or equivalent
- Teamwork, positive attitude and the ability to work independently are a must
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Exerting up to 50 – 100 pounds of force required to lift, push, pull, or otherwise to move objects
- Close visual acuity required for operating machines and motor vehicles, as well as performing various tasks such as inspections involving small defects, using measurement devices, working with small parts, and assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eye, etc.
- Both internal and external environmental conditions daily, including extreme weather conditions
- Standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching for sustained periods of time
- Ongoing loud noises throughout the day
- “Shop Style” environment which includes a variety of physical working conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts/vehicles, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, etc.
Fox Valley Truck is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, geographic background, physical and/or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person