Diesel Truck Technician​/Mechanic

CSM Kenworth in Canton is currently accepting applications for entry-level and experienced diesel truck mechanics. Responsibilities include repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Class 8 trucks. Candidates must be mechanically inclined, and experienced technicians must have 3–5 years of experience. Excellent benefits are offered, and 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!

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoots various systems, including 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.

• 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 the 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 tests 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, including 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.

• High school diploma required; a formal technical degree, certificate or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Experienced technicians must have at least 3–5 years of diesel mechanic experience.
• Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments.
• 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.