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Dobbs Peterbilt Diesel Technician (Diesel Mechanic) in Union Gap, Washington
Description:
The Dobbs Truck Group is a growth company that successfully expands our operations and customer base through a high-quality team of employees.
As the parent company of Dobbs Peterbilt and Western Truck Center, Dobbs Truck Group has locations in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington. We are full-service and authorized Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack, Autocar, and Hino dealerships, representing well-known OEM's in the industry. In the Pacific Northwest, we operate the largest network of Class 8 and Medium Duty truck dealerships representing both Peterbilt and Volvo/Mack.
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k), as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our Company is looking for long-term employees that we can invest in and grow with as we pursue our mission of being the premier commercial truck dealer group.
I. General Job Description
This position is responsible for the diagnosis and repair of all vehicles and equipment serviced by the Company's facilities. Service Technicians are expected to perform with the highest degree of professional competence as it relates to quality of work, product knowledge, and customer service.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
II. Minimum Job Qualifications
- 18 years of age.
- High school graduate or GED
- Minimum tool requirements (see below).
- Minimum of 1-2 years of direct mechanic experience on heavy trucks or equipment -- or a combination of experience PLUS vocational training, trade or technical school degree/certification of completion.
III. Desired Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED
- Minimum of 4 years of direct mechanic experience on heavy trucks or equipment
- Ability to perform vehicle lubrication systems and D.O.T. safety inspections.
- Dependable team player with a positive attitude.
IV. Mental Capability Requirements
- Comprehension: Ability to understand complex problems, collaborate, and explore alternative solutions.
- Organization: Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
- Reasoning & Decision Making: Ability to make decisions with moderate impact on immediate work unit.
- Communication: Ability to use and complete routine forms and/or conduct routine oral communication.
- Mathematics: Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.
V. Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job in