Diesel Technician

Diesel Technician role at West Michigan International / K&R Truck Sales

Join a core value-driven company with a family-friendly culture! K&R Truck Sales and West Michigan International (WMI) have been a successful dealership for over 35 years. Our core values include passion, trustworthiness, reputation, and teamwork. We aim to enrich the lives of our customers, employees, families, and communities. We are seeking an experienced Diesel Technician to join our team and grow with us.

Enjoy a positive work environment and a generous benefits package. Apply today!

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to all levels of technicians
• Sign off on work of other technicians
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair brake, air systems, electrical, HVAC, drive train and transmission, engine and exhaust, suspension, and steering issues
• Engage with external manufacturers and warranty contacts to maximize reimbursement of services
• Receive annual training from Navistar & Cummins
• Perform work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
• Communicate 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
• Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order
• Road test vehicles when required
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Ensure that vehicle is kept clean and notify service advisor immediately of any changes to the vehicle's appearance or condition
• Keep shop area neat and clean
• Maintain and be accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to the proper place and in the same condition as when received
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Report any safety issues immediately to management
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Must obtain and maintain State of Michigan HDT repair certifications
• ASE certification preferred but not required

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off
• Onsite chiropractor program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Family-owned and operated
• Health and wellness programs
• Uniforms provided
• Highly productive shop
• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
• ASE and state certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
• Continued education, manufacturer hands-on and web-based training
• Clean and professional work environment
• Competitive hourly wages and commission structure

• Mid-Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Truck Transportation

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