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Lead Gas/Diesel Technician

Bentley Truck Services - S. Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA • Posted 6 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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The Lead Diesel Technician at Bentley Truck Services, Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting overall business goals by utilizing exceptional skills and knowledge to mentor and develop other technicians. This position involves close collaboration with the management team to provide insights on shop operations, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, and participating in training programs to enhance technicians' skills.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic issues.
  • Work with management team to help assign proper techs to complete tasks.
  • Participate and complete Manufacturing training to obtain certifications.
  • Help assure staff is working safely, accurately, and efficiently.
  • Provide input on Technicians development.
  • Perform repairs as needed.
  • Mentor technicians to provide guidance to enhance their overall development.

Qualifications

Required

  • Ability to work on trucks, climbing into and out of, crawling under to make repairs.
  • Ability to work safely and promote safety in the workplace.
  • Ability to teach less seasoned technicians.
  • Ability to stand or long periods.
  • Ability to use PC to update work order status and explain maintenance and repairs.
  • Ability to explain verbally and written form the status of work orders.
  • Ability to keep management aware of any concerns on floor.
  • Must be dependable.
  • Strong mechanical, electrical experience.
  • Refrigeration unit experience a plus.
  • CDL B, or willingness to obtain in 120 days.
  • State Inspection License, a plus

Preferred

  • ASE Certifications, preferred. Our goal would be to have this individual fully certified.

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Diesel Technician

***HEATED SHOP FLOOR***

Bentley Truck Services, Inc. | About Us

Bentley Truck Services, Inc. has been family owned and operated since 1991. Starting as a small 2 bay shop in Philadelphia, we have grown to 8 locations expanding to 4 states on the east coast, offering commercial truck sales, commercial truck rentals, full-service leasing, contract maintenance, parts, and service. We continue to work every day towards our philosophy of being Committed to Excellence. If you have passion and are committed to success, we want you on our Team!

We offer in-house and dealership training programs that boost technicians’ skills providing excellent potential for growth.. If you have fleet or dealership experience, please apply - we'd love to speak with you!

We work with Hino, Isuzu, Cummins and Freightliner trucks from Medium to Heavy-Duty.

Benefits

· Sick/PTO

· Paid Holidays

· Competitive Wage

· Generous 401k match.

· Medical, Dental, Vision

· Employee Referral Bonus

· Quarterly Tool Allowance

· Company Paid Life Insurance

· Supplemental Life, LTD, STD, etc.

Job Summary

The Lead Diesel Technician will have the opportunity to use exceptional skills and knowledge to support overall business goals while mentoring and developing other technicians/mechanics. Will work very closely with the management team to provide insight on overall shop operations.

Lead Diesel Technician Responsibilities

  • Utilize advanced diagnostic computer equipment/software in the analysis, diagnosis, repair of gasoline and diesel engines and their related subsystems/components.
  • Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
  • Update supervisor and computer systems on work performed.
  • Follow procedures related to obtaining parts for jobs assigned.
  • Assure warranty procedures are followed.
  • Participate and complete Manufacturing training to obtain certifications.

Lead Diesel Technician Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Lead Diesel Technician must have the ability to:

  • Work on trucks, climbing into and out of, crawling under to make repairs.
  • Work on emissions systems.
  • Demonstrate proficient wiring knowledge.
  • Work safely and promote safety in the workplace.
  • Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and electronic repair and troubleshooting manuals.
  • Use PC to update work order status and explain maintenance and repairs.
  • Explain verbally and written form the status of work orders.
  • Keep management aware of any concerns in the shop.
  • Provide dependable/consistent results.

Lead Diesel Technician Requirements:

  • Strong mechanical and electrical experience.
  • 2+ years of diagnostic experience and familiarity with OEM software.
  • 7+ years of experience working on gas/diesel equipment.
  • Refrigeration unit experience a plus.
  • CDL B, or willingness to obtain.
  • Diesel ASE Certifications, preferred. Our goal would be to have this individual fully certified.
  • For Pennsylvania Locations – PA State Inspection License

Bentley Truck Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Bentley Truck Services.