Heavy Duty Truck Technician
Job Description
Fast-Paced Role
Position: Heavy Duty Truck Technician
Company: Boniface Hiers Chevrolet
Company: Boniface Hiers Chevrolet
Job Brief
Job summary we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated heavy duty truck technician to join our dynamic service team.
Salary Detail
From $48 an hour
Experience
Employment Experience is required
Job Detail
- Perform comprehensive diagnostics on heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles using automotive diagnostics tools and schematics.
- Conduct repairs and maintenance on diesel engines, transmissions, air brake systems, suspension components, shocks struts, HVAC systems, and electrical systems.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, soldering irons, and fabrication techniques to repair or modify equipment as needed.
- Service and repair farm machinery, industrial equipment, excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractor-trailers, and other heavy equipment.
- Execute wheel alignments, tire services including mounting and balancing, brake repairs, hydraulic system repairs, and suspension adjustments to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Read and interpret technical schematics and service manuals to accurately diagnose issues.
- Perform vehicle assembly or disassembly tasks for major repairs or overhauls.
- Maintain detailed records of all repairs performed. ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Assist with heavy lifting tasks using appropriate equipment to handle large components safely.
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating repair findings clearly and offering maintenance recommendations.
- Requirements
- Proven experience as a Heavy Duty Truck Technician or similar role within a dealership or fleet maintenance environment.
- Strong mechanical knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, HVAC units, and suspension systems.
- Hands-on experience with automotive repair tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, soldering equipment, welding gear, power tools and diagnostic scanners.
- Ability to read schematics effectively to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues.
- Familiarity with heavy equipment operation such as excavators or cranes is a plus.
- Experience working with Caterpillar machinery or similar industrial equipment is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of safety protocols related to tire service, welding operations, heavy lifting procedures and hazardous materials handling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills combined with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills for working with team members and providing customer support.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting heavy components safely. Join our team if you’re passionate about maintaining top-tier heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery! We value your expertise in ensuring operational excellence while providing opportunities for growth in a vibrant work environment dedicated to safety and quality service. All positions are paid roles committed to supporting your professional development in the field of heavy equipment maintenance.
- Pay: From $48 per hour
- Expected hours: 40 per week
- Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work Location: In person
