Diesel Technician

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Peterbilt of Des Moines - Ankeny, IA 50021Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Skilled Labor - TradesPeterbilt of Des Moines is looking for experienced Diesel Technicians to add to our team! At least 5 years of experience is preferred. Description and Purpose: The Service Department is an integral part of the Company’s success. The Diesel Technician will perform mechanical repairs, maintenance, overhauls, and rebuilds of heavy-duty trucks and other related equipment. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions or damage Perform all mechanical repairs, maintenance, overhauls, and rebuilds of heavy-duty trucks and other related equipment Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, when applicable Use equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices Use electronic test equipment to locate and correct malfunctions in fuel and emissions control systems Inspect belts, hoses, steering systems, brakes, fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome a...