Service Technician / Diesel Technician - Kenworth Sales Company

Are you looking to accelerate your career with a leader in the heavy duty truck industry? Kenworth Sales is seeking exceptionally talented individuals to join our service team. After 77 years of consistent excellence, Kenworth sales is still growing! We have recently joined forces with Truck Enterprises, Inc. and now spans across 10 states with 34 locations and over 1300 employees.

As a technician with Kenworth Sales, you can expect to receive the highest level of OEM training available, a competitive benefits package that includes one week of paid vacation after 120 days of employment. We offer a competitive company match 401K, Medical, Dental and vision insurance with company paid life insurance. Whether you are a seasoned technician or a graduate from tech school, we are certain Kenworth sales has something to offer you.   

**Earn $20-$35 an hour depending on experience!!

Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

BENEFITS

We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.

Diesel Technician Job Summary

The primary function of the Service Technician is to perform superior quality repairs to customer equipment, and make recommendations for further services as determined by the Technician in the course of the servicing.

 

Diesel Technician Duties and Responsibilities
 

1.  Receives repair order assignments from Shop Foreman.

2.  Performs work directed in repair order in a timely and thorough manner.  Maintains superior standard of workmanship in all services performed.

3.  Advises Shop Foreman of any recommended changes in services ordered by customer.

4.  Determines if any further repairs or servicing should be recommended to customer, and communicates such recommendations to the Shop Foreman.

5.  Maintains a level of training and experience with specialized equipment, machinery, and servicing techniques necessary for superior servicing of the customer’s equipment.  Attends training sessions as required from time to time by Service Manager.

6.  Performs additional repairs required when any piece of equipment is returned by customer because of Technician’s faulty workmanship. 

7.   Maintain accurate work order records of work performed and time clocked on job.

 

Diesel Technician Qualifications 

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.  High School Diploma or the equivalent.  Working knowledge of truck repair and maintenance.  Two years of experience as Technician’s helper or apprentice in truck dealership.  Manual dexterity.  Good judgment.  Ability to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely. Driver’s License and good driving record.


WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a physically demanding position.  Will stand six to eight hours per shift.  Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel.  Will lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds.  Will use hand and power tools, hoist and test equipment.  Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.