Truck Service Technician, Sr. jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Gibbs Truck Centers (est. 1969) is a medium/severe service/heavy duty Commercial Truck Dealer with 5 locations throughout central California. For the past 26 years, the company has successfully earned “Circle of Excellence Award” for Service, Parts, Truck Sales, Body Shop, Finance & Lease/Rental. The last 3 years, the company celebrated “Platinum Prestige Standards”, which is the highest dealer ranking. In 2022, Gibbs Truck Centers was honored with the Presidential Dealer Award for Excellence. Top 14 Dealers in North America out 170. We could not accomplish it without our team. We have the best people in the business! We represent International, Isuzu, Cummins & Idealease. Gibbs Truck Centers offers an industry BEST salary plus incentive tied to results, health insurance, vacation and 401K 2.5% match available.   Work with terrific people in a wonderful culture and come be a part of our successful story.

Gibbs Truck Centers is looking for an experienced Diesel Service Technician, who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas of trucks.   Work with terrific people and come be a part of our success story.  It's a great place to work!!
 

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
• Read job order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to resolve malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Follow checklists ensuring all critical parts are examined.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed.
• Test-drive vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly.
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
• Attend training classes and keep tabs on factory technical bulletins.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer happiness.
• Properly complete the service and/or repairs assigned by supervisor.
• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.
• Participate in, and utilize to the best of one’s abilities, technical training as assigned by management.
• Maintain your designated workspace in an organized and clean manner.
• Ensure guest vehicles are returned as clean as they were prior to being serviced.
• Show the utmost courtesy to all guests, visitors and dealership personnel.
• Make every effort to achieve the production objectives set by management.
• Adhere to manufacturer’s policies and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time and repair order documentation when performing warranty repairs and torque specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.
   

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Fleet and/or Dealership experience
• Minimum 1 year of auto and/or diesel experience
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required
• ASE Certification preferred
• CDL Certification preferred
• Teammate with a strong sense of dedication to the customer and service team
• Self-Motivated & Professional
• Possess own tools

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and/or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local law, status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.