Diesel Mechanic Technician

Position Overview:

Diesel Service Technician, inspects, diagnoses and repairs diesel-powered vehicles and machines, like trucks, forklifts and trailers. Their main duties include running diagnostic tests on vehicles, replacing the vehicles’ engine, transmission, steering mechanism or braking system and test driving the vehicle to determine if they properly fixed the maintenance issue. This position will involve working both within the shop and on the road making service calls. A service truck will be provided to fulfil service jobs that are located away from the store.

Responsibilities:

· Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair Semi-Truck and Trailers to include but not limited to: Commercial Tires, HVAC, Brakes, Steering & Suspension, PM Inspections, Drive Train and Electrical

· Ability to drive a service truck (F-350) to an onsite location where guest is broken down

· Consulting the customer and reading work orders to evaluate the tasks required

· Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues

· Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions

· Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts

· Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated parts

· Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown

· Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance

· Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checks

· Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles

Skills / Education / Requirements:

· Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screens and physical

· Previous experience in technician history preferred but not required

· Minimum age requirement 21

· Must maintain a valid driver’s license at all times

· Pass a background check of SSN verification, DMV report, criminal background and work history

· General understanding of diesel diagnostics

· Any certification in automotive service preferred

Benefits:

· 401K

· 401K Matching

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Vision Insurance

Company Overview:

Southern Tire Mart was founded in 1973 by Ernest Duff in Columbia, Mississippi. Today, as the company now has locations from coast to coast, sons, Tommy and Jim Duff are still at the helm doing everything they can to make our team members and customers happy. STM has grown into the nation's #1 truck retreader in North America since 2007, the #1 Commercial tire dealer in the US since 2008, and the #1 commercial tire dealer since 2012. All while maintaining best-in-class service and caring for its employees like family. As an employee-focused company that believes in rewarding success, we take great pride in hiring talented, hard-working people. Join our team and help keep America on the road!