The primary function of the Diesel Technician is to diagnose and complete repairs on heavy- and medium-duty trucks. The individual will perform a variety of tasks on heavy-duty trucks, large construction vehicles, buses, and tractor-trailers. Those tasks include Inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, installation, and repair of components, engines, and systems related to heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform recommended routine maintenance procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests for issues, failures, and performance 
• Determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
• Routinely use computerized equipment and specialized tooling.  
• Complete assigned repairs and tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Accurately record time, cause, and correction on Repair Orders.
• Test components that may require driving trucks before and after repairs.
• Participate in and complete technical training and professional development. 

Qualifications:

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic Computer skills and knowledge of Repair Order Processing Software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment (or operate a PC), mechanical tools such as wrenches, sockets, grips, air tools, and other basic shop tools. 

Ability to climb ladders

Ability requires a person to bend, twist, squat, and reach to perform tasks on truck components. 

Ability to lift a minimum of 60lbs – 150 lbs unassisted. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, due to tools and engine noise.

Individuals need to have the following:

1. Resiliency: Quickly recovering from adversity. Demonstrates the ability to overcome setbacks. Strives to remain optimistic in light of adversity.
2. Personal Accountability: Willing to take ownership of situations. Being answerable for personal actions. Demonstrates the ability to self-evaluate. Strives to take responsibility for his or her actions.
3. Problem Solving: Defining, analyzing, and diagnosing key components of a problem to formulate a solution. Identifies the multiple components of problems and their relationships. Prioritizes steps to a solution. Understands and defines the problem before jumping to a solution.
4. Continuous Learning: Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts, Technologies and/or methods. Takes initiative in acquiring and mastering the skills and knowledge requirements of a position. Keeps abreast of current or new information through reading and other learning methods.
5. Time and Priority Management: Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames. Effectively manages difficulties and delays to complete tasks on time. Reduces the amount of time spent on non-priorities.
6. Goal Orientation: Setting, pursuing, and attaining goals, regardless of obstacles or circumstances. Acts instinctively to achieve objectives without supervision. Expends the necessary time and effort to achieve goals.
7. Creativity and Innovation: Creating new approaches, designs, processes, technologies and/or systems to achieve the desired result. Notices unique patterns, variables, processes, systems, or relationships.

Behaviors

• Organized Workplace - The job requires establishing and maintaining specific order in daily activities.
• Analysis - The job requires compiling, confirming, and organizing information.
• Persistence - The job requires finishing tasks despite challenges or resistance.
• Consistent - The job requires predictable performance in repetitive situations.
• Following Policy - The job requires adhering to rules, regulations, or existing methods.
• People-Oriented - The job requires building rapport with a wide range of individuals.
• Customer-Oriented - The job requires identifying and fulfilling customer expectations.

This position has an immediate start date and will allow for proper notice to the existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contact with us is completely confidential.

Position Benefits and Compensation Package

This is a full-time position. It includes Health Insurance, a 401 (k) retirement program, Vacation, an employee assistance program, a clean, smoke- and drug-free environment, and Other Benefits.

About Palmer Trucks

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, offering a comprehensive range of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than half a century of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown into a team of more than 600 individuals. With more than 32 million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, there is a paramount need to keep the industry moving forward – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

We remain committed to forming authentic and valuable connections by fulfilling the industry’s unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value - personalized for you. 

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude to do business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year after year and have kept us On the Road Since 1965.

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other legally protected.