Diesel Technician

Ballard Truck Center is a family-owned business providing the best experience in the full-service commercial trucks industry in the northeast. Ballard’s dedicated team of technicians and representatives have earned them the title of #1 in Customer Satisfaction in the US by Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks USA Dealer of the Year time and time again. Whether it is sales, service, parts, leasing, or rentals – Ballard’s been keeping the community rolling for over 100 years. Job Overview: The Diesel Technician will be responsible for performing all tractor and trailer repairing estimation diagnosis and correction following standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Completes routine rebuilds and replacements, makes best value and safety decisions to continue to operate, repair or replace, and performs technical repairs and/or replacement. Duties & Responsibilities – Diesel Technician: Follows workplace and vehicle safety procedures consistently. Follows MSDS training and guidelines. Able to perform proper Preventive Maintenance - lube, filters, inspection – includes truck appearance, interior and exterior, cab related, safety, security Basic electrical – repair and replace starters/alternators/batteries Inspect & replace basic engine components Proficient at brake diagnostic/repair& replace/adjustments Direct/Indirect labor accountability (completing personal paperwork) Follow good housekeeping standards Inspect & replace drive line components Remove and replace transmission and clutch (R&R) Advanced and continually upgrading tools Valve and injector adjustments Remove and replace steering & chassis components Basic welding & cutting 20. Fifth wheel service and rebuild/ king pin wear Remove & replace all engines Diagnostic Computer Skills Citation corrections/ sign off #J-18808-Ljbffr