Diesel Technician/Mechanic (Mobile)

Michigan Kenworth in Metro Detroit is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Mobile Diesel Mechanic! Responsibilities include traveling to client sites and provide maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Heavy Duty Trucks. Candidates must be mechanically inclined with 5 years of experience in heavy duty truck maintenance, and certified in at least two major brand products (MX, Cummins, CAT, Eaton, or Fuller etc). Must be able to converse with customers one on one. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and successful dealer group! Responsibilities: Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles at client's site or break down locationTroubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective actionWrites up on the repair order an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedure(s) used Primary Duties: Stock and maintain service truck inventory, tool collection, and all necessary paperwork dailyMaintain service truckUses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test resultsReads written fault description on Repair Order and determines the most efficient repair procedureCommunicates with and provides Customer with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair OrderObtains customers permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repairCommunicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehiclesPerforms road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedureTracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operationWrites 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 usedInteracts with customers in a professional and positive mannerAssists other technicians with repair procedures as needed Requirements: High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate or equivalent work experience is preferredPersonal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignmentsEffective written and oral communication skillsResponsible for collecting payment cash, credit card, or po# etc.Self-motivated with minimal supervision needed. Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletinsAbility to use computer keyboard and Windows basicsAbility to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elementsAbility to work 8 - 10 hour days, including overtime hours as neededAbility 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