Heavy Duty Diesel Technician- Kingsport, Tn

Who We Are:

Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG) is a premium commercial brand medium to heavy truck dealership that offers the full-service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians to service your vehicle, and on demand parts. Our goal is to be your one stop shop experts for all truckers, owner operators, fleets and companies. This coupled with our Leasing and Rental business and our Financial services business make VVG the leading Truck dealership.

What’s in it for You:

VVG is a fast paced and growing organization that is looking for candidates that are ready for a daily challenge and cannot wait to provide superior customer service both internally and externally. VVG offers fantastic Culture in an easy going family-like business as well as competitive pay. 

What You’ll Do:

Technicians are responsible for diagnosing truck problems and performing truck repairs. Technicians create repair plans and fill out parts requisitions for needed parts. They are also responsible for tagging all warranty parts that are replaced and for turning in parts with core value. Technicians must also communicate updates to their Foreman daily and must maintain toolboxes organized and workstations clean and safe.

Responsibilities & Skills Assessment:

Apprentice Technician:

• Performs oil change
• Performs brake inspections and works on brakes
• Performs general maintenance of the service department including sweeping, cleaning and other maintenance tasks as needed

D-Level Technician:

• Basic chassis repairs
• Basic engine repairs
• Able to perform chassis Remove & Install
• Able to perform preventative and/or maintenance
• Competent in Internal/factory warranty processes

C-Level Technician:

• Basic diagnostic skills
• Comfortable with major vendor/factory
• Can perform most chassis repairs
• Can perform engine accessory repairs
• Able to perform complete engine Remove & Install  

B-Level Technician:

• Advanced diagnostics skills
• Complete engine repairs
• Complex chassis repairs
• Knowledgeable on all vehicle component repairs
• HVAC

A-Level Technician:

• Proficient on all vehicle component repairs
• Able to diagnose all vehicle component failures
• Competent in root cause failure analysis
• Vibration analysis
• Aftertreatment repairs
• Aftertreatment diagnostics

 Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude
• Positive attitude
• Dedication to Excellence
• Motivated
• Team Oriented
• Desire to Succeed

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. 
• Must be able to pass post offer drug test, and physical 

Compensation:

• $19-$42/hr. depending on experience level and Certifications + production bonus

Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Wages
• Paid Training and Incentives
• Advancement Opportunities
• Excellent Benefits including 401(K) W/Match, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

We’re looking to hire and develop the best! If you are looking for a challenge and want to continue growing your technical skills to become an Experienced Technician, apply today and take your career to the next level!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position, and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.