Truck Field Service Technician 2 - HOLT Truck Centers
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis:
- Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
- Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
- Participate in ongoing self-development.
Essential Functions
- Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
- Troubleshoots, diagnosis, and repairs On-Highway trucks both Cat and OEM
- Performs engine and related equipment repairs on Trucks and Trailers
- Disassembles, inspects, determines parts required, and reassembles to factory specifications within TRGs
- Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations
- Provides quality control/assurance inspections of completed tasks to include road testing
- Uses computers and related software to assist in diagnosing and reprograming engines
- Completes documentation for service reports, timecards, parts requisition and returns
- Maintains all company equipment, tools, and vehicles in a good, clean, and working order
- Interprets and utilizes information from operating, maintenance, online resources, and service manuals/bulletins
- Operates equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates
- Travels to and from the job site and travels to retrieve parts
- Listens and understands customer complaints, quotes and explains repair costs, and schedules appointments with customers while providing clear communications
- Orders parts needed to complete repairs
- Completes and files documentation necessary to justify billing
- Responds to customer needs after hours when needed
- Communicates job progress to supervisor and customer as needed
- Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
- Maintains a P Factor of 100% or greater
- Maintains less than .5% rework for years total sales
- Projects professionalism with both internal and external customers, including personal appearance
- Acts as a mentor and coach to lower level Technicians
- Completes all assigned Technician Training Path courses and safety training
- Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
- Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Knowledge and proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and On-Highway Truck electronic systems diagnostic tooling
- Knowledge and ability to explain how various systems function on trucks and trailers
- Operation and control skills of On-Highway Trucks & Trailers
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Exceptional skills in customer service
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures
- Ability to learn and navigate various software for both CAT and OEM
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to be self-starting and motivated
- Ability to operate a conventional forklift
- Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair and overhead crane
- Ability to operate an On-Highway Truck on public roads
- Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands in order to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
- Ability to read, write, and understand information
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program required
- Minimum of three years of experience required
- CDL – Class A or B required
- ASE Certifications preferred
- Has met HDSI requirements for Service Field Tech 1; Ability to complete HOLT's VBL Classes, model HOLT's VBL Culture, and successfully apply the tools
- On-going Safety Training required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
- Travel up to 40% and overnight travel may be required
- Must own and maintain the necessary tools to efficiently perform the job
- Must have a clean driving record
- Significant amount of time sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, crawling, climbing, and reaching
- Constant movement and use of hands, this position requires good manual dexterity
- Communicates with customers, service managers, and co-workers
- Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
- Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
- Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
- Frequently lifts and moves materials and equipment up to 70 lbs.
- Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
- Frequently works outdoors around moving mechanical parts and exposed to weather extremes that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
- Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
- Exposure to small quantities of chemical, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment
- Exposure to hazardous conditions and contaminants
- Works in an enclosed vehicle or equipment
- Works in extremely bright or inadequate lighting
- Exposure to high noise levels
- Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment