Journeyman Diesel Technician

Company: Kenworth Sales
Location: Pocatello
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was recently awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 75 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have recently joined forces with Truck Enterprises, Inc. and now span 10 states across the country and boast 31 locations with over 1200 employees. We have exciting career opportunities available today in most of our locations. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well. -
JOB SUMMARY



The primary function of the Journeyman Diesel 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. -

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. - Receives repair order assignments from Service Manager.

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

3. - Advises Service Manager 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 Lead and/or Service Writer.

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.

8. - -Follow all Warranty Vendor guidelines while keeping service desk informed. Mark and retain all parts as per warranty vendor guidelines.

9. - Accept and represent company department in all directed after hours call-out situations.

10. Keep work area in a functional and clean state.

11. Fortify a positive and cohesive work environment.

12. Aid and train apprentice technicians as directed by Service Manager.QUALIFICATIONS



High School Diploma or the equivalent

Working knowledge of truck repair and maintenance

Five years of previous experience

Ability to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely

Working knowledge of P/C and Laptop Computers

Driver's License with good driving record
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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.
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BENEFITS



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



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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.

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