Service Technician Level 3-4 (Diesel/Heavy Duty Trucks)

E.M.

Tharp Inc.

is currently seeking Journey Level 3-4 Technicians for their Porterville location to join our growing team! This position is an essential position to the Service Department who performs advanced diagnostics and repairs on heavy-medium duty diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, and other systems.

Troubleshoot complex issues using diagnostic software, technical manuals, and experience.

Conduct thorough inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure fleet vehicles meet safety and performance standards.

Benefits :

• $32 - $45 Full Time Hourly Pay
• Monthly Bonus Program
• 401k
• health, dental, vision, HSA / FSA plans available and life insurance plans
• Paid vacation, floating holiday, and sick leave.

Seven paid holidays per year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Extensive knowledge of heavy truck systems and components, including engines, drivetrains, and emissions systems.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and Skills

To effectively perform the duties of a Service Technician Level 3-4 individuals must be able to demonstrate several competencies that are essential to the position, which include :

• Leadership qualities to effectively advise junior technicians.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with colleagues, customers, and parts suppliers.
• Commitment to safety protocols and regulations governing the maintenance and repair of commercial vehicles.
• Collaborate with foremen and parts department to coordinate repairs and order necessary components.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey technical information in the technician notes and to the foreman and or manager.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback.
• Good computer skills.

Education and Experience : Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Five years (2) of increasingly responsible experience in Technician work in a heavy / medium-duty application.

Licenses and Certifications :

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Class A preferred.

• Not required but preferred completion of a diesel technology program or apprenticeship
• Certification as a journeyman diesel technician or similar credential demonstrating mastery of the trade.
• Ongoing training to stay current with advancements in diesel technology, emissions standards, and safety regulations.

Work Environment :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift / push or pull / or move up to 60 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, extreme heat, and vibration.

The employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.

The noise level is normally loud.

Proper safety gear must be always worn. A standard 40-hour work week applies.

E.M.

Tharp is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.