Peterson Trucks has a need for a Truck Technician Trainee based at our San Leandro, CA location.
SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Perform the following service operations under close supervision from an experienced 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
QUALIFICATIONS
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.)
