Hill International Trucks, the Tri-State areas leading medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer dealership, is currently looking for 1st & 2nd shift Diesel Technicians. The primary responsibility of our diesel technicians is to repair and maintain diesel engine industrial trucks according to dealership and factory specifications.
Additional responsibilities include:
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Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
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Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
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Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
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Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
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Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
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Communicates with service advisor/dispatcher immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
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Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
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Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
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Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
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Ensures that vehicle is kept clean. Notifies service advisor/dispatcher immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
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Keeps shop area neat and clean.
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Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
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Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
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Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
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Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
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MARGINAL DUTIES
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Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
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Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
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Road tests vehicles when required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications preferred but not required.
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Valid CDL Class B license preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Requires standing for long periods of time.
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Requires bending/stooping/kneeling for long periods.
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Requires frequent repetitive hand motion.
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Requires frequent lifting of 5 to 50 lbs
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Requires occasional lifting of 50 to 100 lbs
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Requires performing accurate, knowledgeable, detailed work.
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Occasional exposure to engine exhausts fumes
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Works overtime as requires.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Occasional exposure to engine exhaust fumes
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Occasional exposure to hot and cold weather conditions
BENEFITS:
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Excellent pay plus bonuses.
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Boot program.
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Tool allowance
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Overtime pay.
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Paid training
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401K
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Paid time off for vacation and holidays
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Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
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Prescription drug coverage