Company Introduction: 

Our family-owned and operated business is driven by our 4 Es of Doing Business – Effective, Efficient, Equity and Expansion. We look for exceptional candidates who embrace our values to join our team. If you possess a strong work ethic and an appetite to increase your experience, skill set and knowledge as a Diesel Technician - Journeyman with an established organization, you could be the right fit for Rihm Family Companies. Please apply today.

BENEFITS WE OFFER: 

• Union benefits package.


• Relocation package may be available


• Opportunities for professional development.


• Positive and team-oriented work environment.


• VERY COMPETITIVE PAY! 


• Generous Personal Time Off Plan (PTO) + Holidays 


• Medical and Dental Coverage 


• Defined Benefit Plan 


• Employer Paid Basic Term Life and AD&D Coverage 


• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance 


• Union Disability plan


• Employee Assistance Program 


• Red Wing Shoe Safety Footwear Program 


• Annual Tool Reimbursement Program 

Position Summary:

We are seeking two experienced Diesel Technician - Journeyman to join our First Shift team. This is a union position that offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. To perform both engine and chassis repairs on primarily Kenworth trucks, but also Peterbilt, International, Freightliner, vocational vehicles, and other makes. The scope of the job includes diagnosis, troubleshooting, and writing detailed stories for documentation purposes in addition to the physical work done on the truck.

Essential Position Functions/Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex vehicle repairs with precision and efficiency.


• Diagnose issues and develop effective repair plans.


• Collaborate with other team members to ensure high-quality service.


• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

• Provides technical services to vehicles and equipment.


• Reads job order and observes and listens to vehicles in operation to resolve malfunctions and plan work procedures.


• Follows checklists to ensure all critical parts are examined.


• Coordinates with warranty administrators to ensure maximum profit recapture, including answering questions after repair and tagging warranty parts for return.


• Adheres to manufacturer’s policies and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time, and repair order documentation.


• Maintains designated workspace in an organized and clean manner.


• Completes all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.


• Properly completes all work assigned by service manager/advisor and test drives vehicles to verify that issues are fixed.


• Participates in technical training assigned by management.


• Ensures customer vehicles are returned at the same level of cleanliness prior to being serviced.


• Makes every effort to achieve production objectives set by management.


• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and adjusts as needed.


• Develops and maintains friendly and courteous relationships with customers, visitors, and coworkers.