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Diesel Technician- Class C

Shreveport, LAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Diesel school
  • mechanical knowledge
  • repair order
  • parts department
  • service advisor
  • optional equipment
  • machinery defects
  • tool maintenance
  • safety issues
  • training

Nice to have

  • OEM Certifications
  • CDL

Role summary

The Technician Class C is responsible for performing assigned mechanical tasks with minimal supervision, requiring a solid foundation of mechanical knowledge and a willingness to learn. This role is distinguished by the reduced supervision needed compared to lower classes. Candidates should demonstrate independence while knowing when to seek guidance. Key duties include executing repairs efficiently and accurately, communicating with the parts department and service advisors, documenting work, installing optional equipment, reporting defects, maintaining tools, and operating equipment safely. The role requires physical stamina, including lifting 50 pounds and working in various positions, often in non-climate-controlled environments.

Diesel Technician- Class C

Summary:
The Technician Class C position is responsible for performing most assigned tasks with minimal
supervision. This role requires a solid foundation of mechanical knowledge and a strong willingness
to learn from more experienced colleagues. The Technician Class C position is distinguished from
the Service Technician D class by the reduced level of supervision needed to complete tasks.
Candidates for this role should demonstrate an ability to work independently while still seeking
guidance when necessary.


Essential Duties:
• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with
dealership and factory standards
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or
recommended
• Communicate with the service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work
outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order
• Installs optional equipment as specified by the customer or dealer
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management
• Attends and completes all training as required by the company
• Maintains 85% efficiency or higher
• Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:
• Degree from an accredited Diesel school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or
training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• OEM Certifications Preferred
• Must have a valid Driver License (CDL Preferred)

Work Environment:
The employees will be exposed to moving parts and electrical current. This position will also have
employees exposed to grease, chemicals, dust, and dirt. Employees must also be able to lift at
least 50 pounds and require the employee to frequently work in a crouched position or lying on the
back, on mechanic's dolly beneath motor vehicles. The workload of this position is often performed in a
non-climate-controlled environment.

EEO Statement:
It is the policy of Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all
persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental
disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or
expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Kenworth
of Louisiana, LLC will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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