Diesel Shop Technician

About Turbo Terminal Tractors

After over four decades in the trucking industry, Turbo Terminal Tractors is now one of the nation’s largest operations for the leasing of new and used terminal tractors of a variety of quality name brands. We started over 40 years ago as a truck repair shop. This history in the service side of the business has been important in establishing our ability to maintain maximum uptime for our leasing customers with terminal tractor fleets.

About the role

The Shop Technician position supports the shop operations by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; effectively keeping records. These duties will consistently be performed in adherence to the company values and behavioral expectations as set forth in this job description.   

What you'll do

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostics tests; identifies worn and damaged parts.
• Maintains availability of equipment for use by completing preventative maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion and completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts and/or systems such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emissions, brake, steering, and hydraulics.
• Makes adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, and adjusting controls and systems.
• Assures compliance with federal and state regulatory standards and requirements by testing engine, safety and combustion control standards.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses using designated laptop and diagnostic software.
• Provides estimates for repairs and determines warranties for repairs.
• Determines and orders correct parts for the effective completion of all job tasks.
• Complies with OSHA regulations and shop health safety standards by wearing prescribed PPE’s (personal protective equipment).
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, management directives and performance objectives.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment to optimize effective job performance and customer service.
• Enhances the shop operations and the company’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests as well as exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Maintains a professional and collaborative relationship with all customers, TTC team members and management.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by shop foreman and/or shop manager.      

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Field related Associates or Tech School degree preferred;  
• 3 - 5 years minimum experience with truck/diesel maintenance/preventative maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a positive, fast paced and high energy environment.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate a positive attitude; always demonstrates effective team behaviors that strengthens the shop and builds positive, professional relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
• Strong customer service and organizational skills. 
• Basic proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and web based applications preferred.