Lead Diesel Technician

Job Location Savannah - Garden City, GA 31408 Company Overview Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full‑service commercial truck centers across the United States. Our strength is in our people and teamwork, and we invest in our employees, recognizing them as our greatest assets. Responsibilities Perform work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. Diagnose causes of any malfunction and perform repairs on diesel trucks or equipment. Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts and save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or requested by the customer. Examine the assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended. Communicate with the service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if the work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time. Document all work performed and recommendations on the repair order. Road‑test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician. Participate in manufacturer‑sponsored training programs, schools, and events. Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins. Supervise the work of any apprentice diesel technicians as assigned. Report machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor. Ensure that customers' vehicles are kept clean and notify the service advisor immediately of any changes to appearance or condition. Keep the shop area neat and clean for your safety and that of other diesel technicians. Maintain and be accountable for all dealership‑owned tools and manuals; return them to the proper place and in the same condition as received. Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right‑to‑Know. Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Report any safety issues immediately to management. Benefits Competitive salary 401(k) with employer match Medical coverage Optional life and LTD insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off (PTO) program Self‑paced training options Career advancement opportunities Retention bonus Qualifications We are looking for hard‑working diesel technicians willing to put in the time and effort to learn the diesel technician trade. Work with senior technicians to obtain experience in multiple levels of diesel repairs. Online and instructor‑led training will be provided. High school diploma preferred or completion of vocational/technical school. Basic mechanical aptitude with 1‑2 years of experience preferred. Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL license. Must have the base required tools or obtain them within 30 days. Major tooling will be provided in house. Equal Employment Opportunity Vanguard Truck Centers affords equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and will prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, nation of origin, age, handicap or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr