Diesel Truck Technician​/Mechanic

French Ellison Truck Center is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics at the Laredo location. Responsibilities include the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. Candidates must be mechanically inclined and experienced technicians must have 3-5 years experience. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive work environment and a growing dealer group.

• 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 procedures used.

• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results.
• Reads written fault descriptions on Repair Orders and determines the most efficient repair procedure.
• Communicates with 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 procedures.
• Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation.
• Writes up clear, accurate, and detailed repair descriptions of each operation on the respective Repair Order, including cause of failure and corrective actions performed.
• Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner.
• Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed.

• High School Diploma required; formal technical degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience 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- to 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