Diesel Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Austin - Buda, TX 78610

Vanguard Truck Leasing invests in our people and recognizes that our employees are our greatest assets. We are seeking talent that is driven with a great attitude, has a desire for success, team-oriented, and are ultimate leaders.

The Company:
Our strength is in our people and teamwork. Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full service Leasing and Rental facilities United States. Our unique footprint allows us to provide a diverse range of products and services across many industries, and across the country.

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair on diesel trucks or equipment.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice diesel technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' vehicles are kept clean.
• Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean for your safety and safety of other diesel technicians.
• Maintains and is accountable for all facility tools and manuals, returning them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

• High school diploma preferred or completion of vocational/technical school.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver license with the ability to obtain a CDL license.
• Must have base required tools or obtain within 30 days. Major tooling provided in house.
• Safety shoes required on day one of employment. Employees must wear approved safety footwear at all times while working in designated shop and service areas.
• Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical.
• Optional life and LTD.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• PTO paid time off program.
• Self‑paced training options.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Retention bonus.

Vanguard Truck Centers affords equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and will prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, nation of origin, age, handicap or veteran status.