Palmer Trucks is currently hiring for a Diesel Service Technician in the area of Jackson, MI
Seeking a strong individual with a great technical background.
Earn $28-$35/hr Pending Experience. We pay for all Training Courses.
3 Years of Previous Experience As A Diesel Service Technician REQUIRED.
Prefer Cummins Engine Experience and 3 Years in the Field
Welding and Fabrication Experience
Summary:
The primary function of the service technician is to diagnose and complete repairs on heavy and medium duty trucks. Individual will perform a variety of tasks on heavy-duty trucks, large construction vehicles, buses and tractor trailers. Those tasks include Inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, installation and repair of components, engines, systems related to the heavy duty and medium duty vehicles.
Benefits:
- Earn $28-$35/hr Pending Experience
- We pay for all Training Courses.
- Individual, Spouse and Family coverage Multiple Products are affordable and provide value for you and your family.
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Products like Short-Term, Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance, Bereavement Services, Mental Health Resources
- 401K Retirement Program + Match
- Retirement Planning Assistance
- Financial Guidance and Education
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacations
- Employee Assistance Program
Company Overview:
- Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 600 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industry's unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value - personalized for you.
- Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year-after-year, and are what have kept us - On the Road Since 1965.
- Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of success, treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you and your family.
Essential Responsibilities:
Working hours: Heavy-duty diesel technicians may work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potentially on-call or emergency repair shifts, as diesel engine maintenance and repairs are often required outside of regular business hours. Perform recommended routine maintenance procedures.
- Perform diagnostic tests for issues failures and performance
- Determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
- Routinely use computerized equipment and specialized tooling.
- Completes assigned repairs and tasks in a timely and safe manner.
- Accurately records time, cause and correction on Repair Orders.
- Test components that may require to drive trucks before and after repairs.
- Participate and completes technical training and professional development.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 3 Years of Experience as a Service Diesel Technician
- Welding and Fabrication Experience
- Basic Computer Skills
- Repair Order Processing Software knowledge
- Valid Driver's License
- A current Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands 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.
- Mobility: The heavy-duty diesel technician should be capable of moving around the workshop or service area, which may involve walking, standing, bending, and potentially working in confined spaces or under vehicles. Ability to climb ladders. Ability requires a person to bend, twist, squat, reach in order to perform tasks on truck components.
- Vision: Good eyesight and visual acuity are important for a heavy-duty diesel technician to inspect and troubleshoot engine components, read technical manuals, and perform precision work.
- Hearing: The technician should have good hearing to diagnose engine sounds, communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, and be aware of any audible warnings or signals in the workshop. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, due to tools and engine noise.
- Manual dexterity: A high level of manual dexterity is essential for a heavy-duty diesel technician to handle tools, components, and equipment with precision, and perform tasks such as disassembling, repairing, and reassembling engine parts.
- Lifting: This role often involves lifting heavy components or tools. The technician should have the physical strength and ability to safely lift and move heavy objects, following proper lifting techniques to prevent injury.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 60lbs - 150 lbs. unassisted.
Business Skills:
Individual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed below:
- Continuous Learning - Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts, technologies and/or methods
- Decision Making - Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions
- Resiliency - Quickly recovering from adversity
- Teamwork - Cooperating with others to meet objectives
- Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations
- Self Starting - Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working
- Time and Priority Management - Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes
Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other legally protected.