Sahling Kenworth is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics at the York location. Responsibilities include the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. Candidates must be mechanically inclined and experienced technicians must have 3-5 years experience. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive work environment and a growing dealer group.
- Please note this will be an ongoing listing. We are always looking for talent!
Responsibilities:
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Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
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Troubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action.
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Writes up on the repair order an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedure(s) used.
Primary Duties:
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Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results.
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Reads written fault description on Repair Order and determines the most efficient repair procedure.
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Communicates with and provides Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order.
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Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair.
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Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles.
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Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure.
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Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation.
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Writes up clear, accurate, and detailed repair description of each operation on the corresponding Repair Order, to include a description of the cause of failure and the correction and/or repair procedure used.
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Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner.
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Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed.
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High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate or equivalent work experience is preferred
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Experienced technicians must have at least 3-5 years of diesel mechanic experience
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Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments.
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Effective written and oral communication skills.
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Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
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Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins.
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Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics.
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Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements.
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Ability to work 8 - 10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed.
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Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds