Diesel Technician/Mechanic (1St Shift)

Summary:

Palmer Trucks is seeking strong individuals for Diesel Mechanics.

We are seeking to hire hard-working technicians who are committed to excellence in his or her work. Individuals will exhibit our eight feet, meet, and greet philosophy where we treat everyone with warmth and empathy.

Job Description:

A Diesel Mechanic/Technician, inspects, diagnoses, and repairs diesel-powered vehicles and machines, Class 8 Trucks, and Heavy-Duty Equipment. The 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 the vehicle is properly fixed clean of all maintenance issues. There are multiple other needs for a Diesel Mechanic/Technician, as in changing or replacing bolt on items that can negate certain operations. Finally, a Diesel Mechanic/Technician will have to understand and chase all electrical issues that may come up.

Job Requirements:

Diesel Mechanics collaborate with other repair team members to ensure a vehicle is safely and efficiently operating to the driver’s needs. They often have the following duties and responsibilities:

· 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

Benefits Package:

• 401K Retirement Program,
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Lab Work Plan
• Monthly Bonus Program
• Paid brand training

Compensation/Pay depends on:

• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• VARIFIABLE CERTIFICATIONS
• YOU CAN MAKE UP TO $32.00+ PER HOUR

This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employers. The rate of pay will be based on YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, OVER ALL SKILLS AND ABILITIES, AS WELL AS VERIFIABLE CERTIFICATIONS.

This position has an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employers. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential.

Who We Are?

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 600 individuals. With more than 32 million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industry’s unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value - personalized for you.

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year-after-year, and are what have kept us On the Road Since 1965

Disclaimer

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other legally protected.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Def System Repair: 4 years (Preferred)
• Diesel engine repair: 4 years (Preferred)
• Bolt On Repair: 4 years (Preferred)
• Engine Diagnostics: 4 years (Preferred)
• Electrical Trouble Shooting: 4 years (Preferred)
• Transmission Repair: 4 years (Preferred)
• Clutch Repair: 4 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenville, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations