Diesel Technician - 3rd Shift

$57,600 - $86,400/Yr

Paccar - Mount Vernon, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Vernon, WA

251-500 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Diesel Technician position at PACCAR involves supporting engineering staff with all phases of heavy-duty vehicle testing at the Paccar Technical Center Vehicle Operations Lab. The role requires preparing vehicles for testing, maintaining and troubleshooting engines, and ensuring high standards of documentation and work area organization. The technician will work closely with engineering teams to ensure optimal vehicle performance during tests and must be adaptable to changing project demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare heavy duty vehicles for testing, including replacing components and installing measurement instrumentation
• Work closely with engineering staff to assure engines and vehicles are performing as requested during testing
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair test engines and vehicles
• Maintain the highest level of documentation, work area cleanliness and organization
• Keep abreast of new technologies
• Perform duties safely and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and the willingness to respond to shifting time and project demands

Requirements

• 2 years relevant work experience to ensure knowledge of heavy duty vehicle systems
• Proficient troubleshooting skills in engine and vehicle systems
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity based on sound technical theory
• High attention to detail, thoroughness, and organization
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Welding and fabrication skills a plus
• Current CDL a plus, ability to acquire a CDL required
• Good computer skills - Microsoft Office software proficiency desired
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed with the ability to manage personal workload and alternate schedules
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Nice-to-haves

• Welding and fabrication skills
• Current CDL

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more