Job Description:

Michigan Kenworth in Dearborn is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics! Responsibilities include the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive work environment and a growing dealer group! * Please note this will be an ongoing listing. We are always looking for talent! Responsibilities: * Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles. * Troubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action. * Writes up on the repair order an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedure(s) used. Primary Duties: * Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results. * Reads written fault description on Repair Order and determines the most efficient repair procedure. * Communicates with and provides Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order. * Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair. * Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles. * Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure. * Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation. * Writes up clear, accurate, and detailed repair description of each operation on the corresponding Repair Order, to include a description of the cause of failure and the correction and/or repair procedure used. * Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner. * Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed. Qualifications * High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate or equivalent work experience is preferred * Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments is preferred * Effective written and oral communication skills. * Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL). * Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins. * Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics. * Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements. * Ability to work 8 - 10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed. * Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds