Diesel Technician

<strong>At Western Truck Center, we are looking for talented people to join our team of the most passionate, driven and creative individuals in the industry. With Western Truck Center, you will be part of an inclusive organization where diversity, input, and contribution of your unique skills and experience are valued.</strong>

Stockton, CA

Western Truck Center

<strong>Western Truck Center is a Full Line dealership group with New Trucks, Used Trucks, Parts, Service, Lease and Rental Fleets, Finance and a Vocational/Construction Rental Division as well. As an authorized Volvo, Mack, Autocar, Hino, and Crane Carrier dealership, we represent some of the most iconic OEM&rsquo;s in the industry. We value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available.</strong> https://www.westerntruckcenter.com/default.htm

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Full-time

$22.00 - $60.95 + Bonus

Overview: This position is responsible for the diagnosis and repair of all vehicles and equipment serviced by the Company&rsquo;s facilities. Service Technicians are expected to perform with the highest degree of professional competence as it relates to quality of work, product knowledge, and customer service.
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Mental Capability Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Comprehension:&nbsp;</strong>Ability to understand complex problems, collaborate, and explore alternative solutions.</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong>&nbsp;Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.</li> <li><strong>Reasoning &amp; Decision Making:</strong>&nbsp;Ability to make decisions with moderate impact on immediate work unit.</li> <li><strong>Communication:&nbsp;</strong>Ability to use and complete routine forms and/or conduct routine oral communication.</li> <li><strong>Mathematics:</strong>&nbsp;Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>18 years of age.</li> <li>High school graduate or GED</li> <li>Minimum tool requirements (see below).</li> <li>Minimum of 1-2 years of direct mechanic experience on heavy trucks or equipment &ndash; or a combination of experience PLUS vocational training, trade or technical school degree/certification of completion.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Job Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school graduate or GED</li> <li>Minimum of 4 years of direct mechanic experience on heavy trucks or equipment&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to perform vehicle lubrication systems and D.O.T. safety inspections.</li> <li>Dependable team player with a positive attitude.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Physical Demands and Work Environment</strong></p> <p>The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level is normally loud.</p>