Service Technician

Full-time

Description

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Reports To : Service Manager

Summary

The primary function of the Service Technician is to diagnose and complete repairs on heavy and medium duty trucks. Individual will perform a variety of tasks on heavy-duty trucks large construction vehicles buses and tractor trailers. Those tasks include Inspection diagnosis maintenance installation and repair of components engines systems related to the heavy duty and medium duty vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform recommended routine maintenance procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests for issues failures and performance
• Determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
• Routinely use computerized equipment and specialized tooling.
• Completes assigned repairs and tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Accurately records time cause and correction on Repair Orders.
• Test components that may require to drive trucks before and after repairs.
• Participate and completes technical training and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned

Business Skills

Individual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed below

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Behaviors

Candidate needs to have the following behaviors for superior job performance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of success treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you and your family.

Individual Spouse and Family coverage Multiple Products are affordable and provide value for you and your family.

Financial stability and Retirement Preparedness :

Paid Time Off :

Resources when we face major challenges and life events :

Paid Training and Tools Assistance to do the job right .

About Palmer Trucks

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 700individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industrys unique time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value personalized for you.

Because of this philosophy we develop and nurture long-term valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business and these core values are what keep customers returning year-after-year and are what have kept us On the Road Since 1965.

Job Posting Information

This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential.

Palmer Trucks is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process please contact :

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) age (40 or older) disability veteran status or any other legally protected.

Revised : August 2025

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Pest Control,Customer Service,Hand Tools,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,Automotive Repair,Service Technician Experience,Maintenance,Heavy Lifting,Equipment Repair,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1