Lead Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

★ NOW HIRING: Lead Technician

At Hunter Truck, our people are the heart of everything we do, and we’re excited to grow our team! Since 1938, our family-owned Peterbilt dealership has built its reputation on integrity, teamwork, and outstanding service across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes an impact, you’ll thrive here.

Come build your career with a team that invests in you from day one.

POSITION AT A GLANCE

Location: Pennsville, NJ

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM - 2nd Shift is eligible for a pay differential

Address: 454 North Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070

Pay: $34.00 - $46.00/hour - Based on experience

Sign-On Bonus: Earn up to $5,000 for Expert and Master-Level Technicians!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Lead Technician, you will function as an experienced technician who is able to perform diagnosis and repairs of most vehicle components without supervision. You will:

• Perform unsupervised work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Perform major component repairs and/or overhauls.
• Diagnoses vehicle problems based on customer complaints and inspection.
• Diagnose cause of most malfunctions and performs repairs.
• Performs electrical and/or air conditioning system repairs.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicate with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Documents all required information for successful completion of a warranty claim.
• Must be able to meet specified times consistently.
• Must be able to consistently maintain greater than 80% productivity and greater than 95% efficiency
• Road tests vehicles or refer to test technician.
• Assist other technicians in major repairs.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Inspects and test drives newly delivered vehicles for obvious damage and missing major components and drivability functions.
• Installs optional equipment specified by the customer or dealer and reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Work in a team environment.
• Ensure that customers' vehicles are kept clean. Notify service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean including emptying trashcans, when needed.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Return them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner and reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Adhere to and promote all existing health and safety policies in the workplace to reinforce the Hunter culture of a safe work environment

WHAT YOU BRING

◆ Education & Experience: Vocational/technical school graduate preferred. Five years related experience required. Must have experience in engine and driveline troubleshooting. Must have experience in electrical repair and air conditioning systems. Must have component overhaul experience and/or specialty (A/C or electrical) experience. Must be able to obtain passing grade during Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and/or vendor training.

◆ Certificates & Licenses: Valid Driver’s License required; must meet company insurability standards. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with ability to drive manual transmission preferred; must meet company insurability standards. State Vehicle Inspector Certification (Class 7) preferred.

◆ Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WHY WORK WITH US

► Your hard work earns real rewards with competitive pay and bonus opportunities
► Comprehensive benefits package to keep you and your family covered - including medical, dental, vision, FSA and a variety of optional benefits!
► 401(k) with company match because your future matters
► Competitive Paid Time Off and paid holidays!
► Your success is our priority. We offer training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
► A supportive, team first culture where you’re never just a number
► A legacy of stability in a company that is family-owned and trusted since 1938

READY TO APPLY?

If you want a role where you're valued, supported, and able to grow, this is it.
Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Hunter Truck is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all employees.