Kyrish Truck Centers - Technician Jobs in Houston, TX

Accountabilities

• Perform unsupervised work as outlined on major repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Complete major repairs within specified times.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair non-typical vehicle issues.
• Engage with external manufacturers and warranty contacts to maximize reimbursement of services. 
• Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further  safety or service work is required or recommended. 
• Consult with service advisor about status of the vehicle repairs.  
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to all level of technicians.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events and make recommendations for other technicians within the shop. 
• Document all work performed and recommended on a repair order using accepted language.
• Document all required information for successful completion of a warranty claim.
• Road test vehicles for evaluation purposes specifically for noise, vibration, and harshness to determine needed actions. 
• Ensure that customer’s vehicles are kept clean. Notify service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle. 
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and recommend improvements for shop safety. 
• Maintain and be accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Identify issues with specialty tools and communicate to management. Make recommendations for tool replacement and inventory control. 
• Operate shop equipment safely, report safety issues and recommend maintenance and repairs immediately to management.
• Possess the ability to lead in a team environment.
• Understand, keep abreast of current with, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA, EPA, and so on. Capable of identifying and communicating issues with management.
• Display work ethic it takes to ensure each job is done efficiently and completely.
• Possess great time management and organizational skills.
•  Be able to drive a vehicle and determine road worthiness.  
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical examination.
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set forth by the company's insurance carrier.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while providing a superior customer service experience
• Must be neat in appearance, punctual, and a team player.
• Must be a vocational/technical school graduate with a minimum of 3 years technical experience or a minimum of 5 years of field experience in the medium-/heavy-duty truck industry.
• Must own a complete set of hand tools.  
• Possess good communication skills.
• Must be able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities and be responsive and flexible to best serve the issue at hand.
• Must be physically capable of performing  the duties of technician per dealer requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE certifications. 
• Good organizational skills & strong attention to detail.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Class B or above license required within 6 months of hire; must meet company insurability standards.  
• Working knowledge of International Truck/IC Bus and supplier product.
• Be able to use the International Service Portal when required.
• Working knowledge of standard diagnostic software. 

This is not necessarily a list of all the duties, responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. While the accountabilities noted herein are intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserves the right to revise the functions and duties as circumstances dictate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.