Truck Technician Trainee

Job Description

Peterson Trucks has a need for a Truck Technician Trainee based at our San Leandro, CA location.

This position performs service repair and maintenance activities primarily in the service shop and field for customer and/or sales and rental fleet equipment, with the assistance of an experienced Truck Technician.

• Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions
• Pre-delivery setup and installation on all makes and models of truck engines and related products
• Repair, replace or rebuild engines and related systems and components
• Test drive vehicles after repair to verify equipment is in proper working order
• Write service reports that accurately document activities
• Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner to enable other employees to do their job in a timely manner
• Perform assigned tasks in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
• Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis
• Work overtime as needed

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of one years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

The pay range for this position is: $30.67 - $48.56 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.)

Peterson Trucks, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.