Light Truck Service Technician

Job Details Level : Experienced Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift : Any Position Information: The Light Truck Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. The Technician must have a minimum of a Class “E” Commercial Driver’s License as moving units and test driving are integral parts of this job. Technicians diagnose and correct mechanical concerns and maintain safety of customer vehicles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive repair order from dispatcher and move vehicle to be worked on into stall area. Visually examine and test drive the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required. If a safety concern is noted, immediately notify foreman for determination on how to proceed. Worker and public safety should be your top priority. Advise service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised. Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform the repair. Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts, carry parts to job and install same on truck in correct manner. Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer. Document work performed in computer terminals located throughout the service department. Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician. (The customer’s vehicle must never be used for personal errands). Attend factory sponsored training classes and dealership sponsored training. Keep current on factory technical bulletins. Ensure that customer’s trucks are kept clean. Keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership owned tools which you have used at all times, returning same after use. Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes. Miscellaneous other duties as assigned Qualifications Qualifications: ASE certification preferred. General mechanical skills. Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Minimum of a valid Class “E” Commercial Driver’s License and a good driving record. Manual dexterity, good judgment. Must provide own tools. Ability to communicate and work with others in service department.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a physically demanding position. The Technician will stand six to eight hours per shift, lift parts weighing up to 100 pounds several times during a shift and use hoist and test equipment as needed. S/he will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, and feel. S/he will use hand and power tools. S/he will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and non‑hazardous materials. Road testing of vehicles will be required. The Technician will be required to wear company uniforms at all times. The Technician is also required to follow Midway safety procedures (i.e., wear safety glasses in shop areas, etc.)

NOTE:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is tended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments). #J-18808-Ljbffr KC Truck Systems Inc.