Service Technician / Diesel Mechanic

Company: Coast Counties Peterbilt
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Service / Diesel Mechanic:

$32/hour to $55/hour depending on experience



POSITION PURPOSE:

The Service Technician diagnoses and completes repairs on customer vehicles in a professional, timely manner while ensuring quality repairs at a fair cost to the customer.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

The Service Technician reports directly to the Service management team. The Service Technician will communicate, with all relevant co-workers, the daily course of duties as these duties relate to the accomplishment of directives, objectives, and timely completion open repair orders.

The Service Technician will work closely with their co-workers in coordinating with them as it relates to the various aspects of customer service requirements.

The Service Technician will work closely with other technicians and co-workers in coordinating repair strategies and estimates in an effort to provide excellent customer service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

--- Daily planning with the rest of the service team to establish repair strategies based on job priorities.

--- Determine work required from the repair order.

--- Diagnose vehicle in operation to determine issue, to verify customer's complaint, and to plan repair strategy.

--- Complete repairs efficiently within the time allowed.

--- Perform QUALITY repairs minimizing shop comebacks and unnecessary shop expense.

--- Submit a complete and accurate write-up for each repair performed.

--- Road test vehicles to verify satisfactory repair (if you possess a CDL)

--- Manual and computerized time posting on a ongoing basis.

--- Confirm that all cores are returned to parts and that warranty parts are properly tagged and stored.

--- Coordinate with the rear parts counter, as needed on parts needed for the repair.

--- Maintain a clean shop environment. Throw out trash from your repair. Return tools to the cage. Roll up and store drop lights and extension cords.

--- Maintain the readiness and proper working condition of the shop tools. Make adjustments and minor repairs as needed. Notify Service Manager if a needed tool is not quickly repairable.

--- Assist the Service Team with preparing accurate repair estimates when required.

--- Update Service Manager on current repairs in process on a regular basis.

--- Maintain current certifications.

--- Work in a safe manner. Do not put yourself, a customer, a fellow employee, or a vehicle in harm's way.

--- Provide and maintain a full set of hand tools and air tools.

--- Leave the customer's vehicle in the same or cleaner condition than when you started repair. Use seat covers and floor mats.

--- Be punctual at the start of your shift and when returning from lunch and breaks.

--- Do not exceed two hours on diagnosis without approval from the Service Manager.

--- Bring any additional repairs, immediately to the attention of the Service Team

--- Always wear your safety glasses when on the shop floor.

--- Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations regarding disposal of hazardous waste, OSHA, MSDA, right-to-know, etc,

--- Conduct oneself in a professional manner reflecting the importance that the customer has in our business. Without the customer, we are out of business.

--- Think company "first" & customer "first" & safety "first" in all day to day activities

Compensation details: 32-55



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