Diesel Truck Service Technician III in Louisville, KY

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Oct 21

Written By Steve Levy

COMMERCIAL TRUCK SALES & LEASING • FULL-TIME HOURLY

Diesel Truck Service Technician III

$30 - $55 / hr BOE • Sign-On Bonus • Full Benefits

Louisville, Kentucky, USA • Ascendance Truck Centers

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Ascendance Truck Centers is one of the region's premier Commercial Truck Sales & Leasing Dealerships. Our team enjoys a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement, which are company-wide focused to help you grow both personally and professionally. We're interested in helping you establish and build a long-term career with us, because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers!

We are looking for an experienced, full-time Class A Diesel Service Technician. This role is responsible for providing high-level service to our customers while maintaining exceptional customer service standards across our facility.

Overview & Core Responsibilities

Daily duties encompass cleaning, maintenance, visual inspection, and the precise removal and installation of parts and attachments utilizing proper manufacturer manuals. You will handle report writing, disassembly, assembly, parts reuse evaluation, and complete reconditioning.

Provide expert technical service to commercial vehicles and equipment.
Read job orders, observe, and listen to vehicles in operation to diagnose malfunctions and plan effective work procedures.
Follow strict checklists to ensure all critical parts are thoroughly examined.
Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, making adjustments as needed.
Test-drive vehicles post-service to ensure they operate smoothly and reliably.
Tag all warranty parts and returns properly for the warranty clerk.
Attend ongoing training classes and keep fully abreast of factory technical bulletins.
Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with customers to maximize overall satisfaction.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

We require dedicated professionals with a proven track record in heavy-duty fleet or dealership environments.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of fleet, dealership, and/or technical school experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven mechanical aptitude and diagnostic capability.
Commitment to safety standards and shop procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

ASE Certification preferred.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Pay: $30 - $55 / hr BOE

Sign-on Bonus & Referral Bonus

Tool Discount Program & Yearly Boot Voucher

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Training

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Steve Levy

Steve Levy is the founder and principal of American Diesel Outfitters LLC, a premier national recruitment and technical consulting firm serving the heavy diesel, marine, Equipment and power generation industries.

Built on a foundation of absolute industry mastery, Steve brings decades of elite technical and corporate leadership experience to the talent acquisition sector. He is a master certified technician who has commanded every tier of the service ecosystem, from executing advanced diagnostics in the bay to providing director-level executive oversight for multi-million-dollar operations. His deep mechanical engineering expertise spans the industry's most complex, large-scale diesel systems, including heavy power platforms from Caterpillar, MTU, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel.

Throughout his career, Steve has built a reputation as a trusted partner to tier-one industrial operations and large, publicly traded companies. He thoroughly understands the rigorous regulatory, compliance, and top-tier talent benchmarks required to keep major enterprise infrastructure running at peak efficiency.

A veteran of the United States Army, Steve developed a rigorous foundation in heavy vehicle system mechanics and recovery operations. This background, combined with his extensive corporate service management tenure, forged his uncompromising standards for operational precision and mechanical excellence.

Today, Steve leverages his field-proven mastery to provide a highly personalized, high-touch approach to technical recruitment. Rejecting automated AI screening and offshore labor, he personally vets and interviews every single candidate to ensure true technical competency and enterprise alignment. Based in Groveland, Florida, Steve remains dedicated to bridging the technical skills gap and defending elite standards for corporate partners nationwide.