Mobile Truck Technician at Peterbilt of Des Moines in Ankeny, Iowa

Job Description:

A Mobile Truck Technician will perform repair of heavy-duty trucks off site with minimal supervision while working in field.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work from mobile repair truck/van at customer's location or in the field


• Perform skilled mechanical repairs on trucks and equipment


• Assist in training new technicians into Mobile Technician role


• Perform initial inspection, and diagnose failure to determine if repair can be made in field or if unit needs to be transported to an MPG shop for repairs


• Use of OEM diagnostic and test equipment to perform trouble shooting and to verify repairs are completed


• Test drive of unit to be repaired prior to repair if appropriate to confirm failure, test drive unit after repairs to verify repair


• Perform routine inspections, safety inspections, and annual inspections on trucks or equipment in the field


• Maintain a neat, orderly and safe work area using required PPE


• Comply with all State and Local regulations including safe handling of fluids, oils, and chemicals


• Complete paper work as required in a neat and professional manner


• Tag, wash and retain warranty parts to be turned in to correct location upon returning to dealership


• Maintain inventory of parts, supplies, and fluids on mobile truck

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Diploma from a technical college or equivalent experience (minimum 2-years' experience in heavy-duty truck repair) required


• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with fundamental computer operations, spreadsheets, database, and e-mail

The Midwest Peterbilt Group is an EEO/AA employer. Pre-employment background check, physical, drug screen, and alcohol test required.