Description We're seeking a talented Diesel Technician Apprentice to join the Transwest Team! Transwest is a leading provider of top-quality commercial trucks and transportation solutions. Committed to reliability and customer satisfaction, Transwest is dedicated to driving success in the transportation industry.
Why join the Transwest Team?
- Exceptional Leadership
- Beautiful, Updated & Clean Environment
- Competitive PTO & Benefits Packages
- Company Training
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Quick & Efficient Interview Process
We offer a full benefits package for eligible employees including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
- HSA and/or FSA
- Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Car Discount Program
Requirements
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform repairs following OEM standards.
- Adhere to company safety guidelines.
- Communicate openly with management and other team members.
- Perform work as outlined in repair orders.
- Verify the warranty on all repair orders, if applicable.
- Perform work with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance to dealership and factory standards.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions.
- Cross collaborate with the parts department in order to obtain parts.
- Save and tag warranty parts.
- Regularly communicate with the Shop Foreman and provide an educated recommendation if a repair order needs to be adjusted.
- Summarize repairs and technician stories.
- Record time punches.
- Road test vehicles as needed for quality assessment.
- Maintain working knowledge of factory technical bulletins.
- Ensure customer vehicle cleanliness.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
- Treat dealership owned tools with respect and care.
- Uphold federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste.
- Perform job duties and functions with flexibility in the event circumstance of; shift changes, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technology developments.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Work Environment & Physical Abilities:
- Activities require a full range of motion including; handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- This position may require standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
- This position requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
- This position requires the occasional ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 lbs.
- Required to perform work inside and outside, in varying weather situations.
- Must be able to operate simple, complex and heavy-duty machinery.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and MVR in good standing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Multitasking Skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Independent Working Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Quick Thinking
- Ability to work any shift if needed.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing passenger automobiles.
- Familiarity with all aspects of gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance including; engine repair, transmission repair, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, brake systems, etc.
- Must possess a complete set of hand tools with rollaway toolbox.
- Ability to successfully complete a general abilities assessment.
- Ability to pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screen.
Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks.
- Diesel Engine Technology Certification(s) and/or Education
Job Details:
- Type: Hourly
- Compensation Range: $20.00 to $58.00 an Hour
- Reports To: Service Manager
- Shift: Shift Options Available
- Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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