Are you ready to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 79 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have recently joined forces with Truck Enterprises, Inc. and now span 10 states across the country and boast 35 locations with over 1400 employees. We have exciting career opportunities available today in most of our locations. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well. 

We are looking for a Journeyman Diesel Technician to join our Pendleton, OR team.

Job Summary:
The primary function of the Journeyman Diesel Technician is to perform superior quality repairs to customer equipment, and make recommendations for further services as determined by the Technician in the course of the servicing. 

Earn $29-$40 an hour (DOE)!

**Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.


Journeyman Diesel Technician Duties and Responsibilities 

• Receives repair order assignments from Service Manager/Foreman.
• Performs work directed in repair order in a timely and thorough manner. 
• Maintains superior standard of workmanship in all services performed.
• Advises Foreman of any recommended changes in services ordered by customer.
• Determines if any further repairs or servicing should be recommended to customer, and communicates such recommendations to the Shop Lead and/or Service Writer.
• Maintains a level of training and experience with specialized equipment, machinery, and servicing techniques necessary for superior servicing of the customer’s equipment. Attends training sessions as required from time to time by Service Manager.
• Performs additional repairs required when any piece of equipment is returned by customer because of Technician’s faulty workmanship.
• Maintain accurate work order records of work performed and time clocked on job.
• Follow all Warranty Vendor guidelines while keeping service desk informed. Mark and retain all parts as per warranty vendor guidelines.
• Accept and represent company department in all directed after hours call-out situations.
• Keep work area in a functional and clean state.
• Fortify a positive and cohesive work environment.
• Aid and train apprentice technicians as directed by Service Manager/Foreman.

 
Journeyman Diesel Technician Qualifications:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Five years of experience as a heavy-duty truck repair technician.
• Working knowledge of all heavy truck repair methods.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely.
• Working knowledge of P/C and Laptop Computers
• Excellent communication and managerial skills.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License preferred and good driving record.
• Professional personal appearance. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This is a physically demanding position.  Will stand six to eight hours per shift; lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds.  Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.  Must climb in and out of customer's vehicles to record information and road drive.  S/he will be required to wear a dealership uniform.
 

BENEFITS:

• Kenworth Sales Co. promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
• Stability – Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
• History of Excellence – Work for an award-winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
• Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

About the company:

Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 35 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions.

An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.