Diesel Technician
Company: Tire Discounters
Location: Petersburg
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description
Since our founder, Chip Wood, opened the doors to the first Tire
Discounters over 40 years ago, we have been raising the bar in the
tire and automotive business. Family-owned and operated to this
day, we've separated ourselves by treating customers and their cars
with care and respect while focusing on transparency in pricing and
providing the highest level of service.
Now nearly 2000+ strong, our team members are the best in the
business, so we also continue raising the bar as an employer of
choice! We separate ourselves by providing a variety of career
paths, industry-leading training and development programs, clear
advancement tracks, comprehensive benefit plans, and a focus on
life balance!
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Commercial Diesel Technicians are responsible for the inspection,
diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance of Diesel-powered
vehicles such as Recreational Vehicles, Commercial Trucks, etc.
Typical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide accurate, high level and timely vehicle diagnosis,
maintenance and repairs.
- Conduct thorough and accurate inspections in the area of
repair, or at the request of the customer, and document with
recommended services on the PMA.
- Promptly deliver required service or repairs thereby meeting or
exceeding customer expectations.
- Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the
results to offer suitable solutions.
- Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines,
and other associated parts.
- Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden
breakdown.
- Test drive vehicles before and after repairs to ensure
functionality and overall safety.
- Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment, and brake
checks
- Complete work orders and related paperwork timely and
correctly.
- Identifies and promotes our company culture of cooperation and
collaboration among all technicians. By doing so the Tire
Discounter technician is both a teacher and student regardless of
tenure.
- Assist other teammates with other tasks as needed, to include
tire installation, mounting, balancing and rotation, in order to
consistently deliver on our minimal expectation of outstanding
customer service.
- Maintain a clean and organized shop and equipment to provide a
safe and welcoming environment for our customers and
employees.
- Actively participate in company required training to include
achieving required ASE certifications.Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong Customer Service Experience.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to consistently follow store policies and
procedures.
- Ability to operate machines and equipment used in the
automotive mechanical trade.
- Diagnostic scanner experience is a plus.
- Ability to perform all tasks with extreme accuracy and in a
safe manner.
- Desire and ability to work in a team environmentEDUCATION AND
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- ASE certifications preferred, willingness to attain
certification is required.
- Minimum two years automotive repair experience required.
- Must have own tools and a minimum of 1-year experience working
on Diesel-Powered Vehicles.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
- Must be able to perform job functions that require lifting
and/or carrying single items weighing at least 75 lbs.
- This position may require other activities such as pulling,
pushing, twisting, bending, climbing and reaching.
- Ability to stand or work in a crouched position for prolonged
periods of time.
- Must be able to climb (ladders or stairs) and work in an
environment with loud noises and exposure to changes in
weather.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
Keywords: Tire Discounters, Harrisonburg , Diesel Technician, Professions , Petersburg, Virginia
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