Truck Technician

• 100% Employee Owned Company - We can train the right candidate!

• Full Benefit package eligible position
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and long term Disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 100% Company funded retirement account

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, or overhauling Company trucks in a safe and efficient manner

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures that all Company trucks are in a safe and operable condition
• Repairs Company trucks (and other Company equipment) in a timely fashion to ensure on-time delivery of customer freight
• Promotes shop safety and always follows Company safety policies and procedures
• Performs preventive maintenance on Company trucks (fluid changes, cleaning, lubrication, and other routine maintenance work)
• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized testing equipment and calibration devices
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges
• Replaces damaged or worn parts
• Reads and understands operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Tests mechanical products and equipment on the truck after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications and FMCSR & D.O.T.
• Assembles gear systems and aligns frames and gears
• Repairs brake systems
• Repairs HVAC systems
• Repairs electrical systems
• Welds/solders broken parts and structural members using electric or gas welders and soldering tools
• Cleans parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
• Adjusts, maintains, and repairs/replaces subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
• Completes the required paperwork and/or logs in a timely manner (work orders and invoices)
• Cleans and maintains the shop
• Assists drivers with breakdown questions/concerns in a professional and courteous manner
• Treats all drivers with dignity and respect
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

• 1 or more year’s diesel technician experience is required
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of truck repair (engines, brakes, A/C, etc.)

Certifications

• A/C Certification, air brake certification, and diesel certification all desired but not required
• Participation in the ASE certification process desired

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have own tools
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License Class A) strongly desired
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and willing to double check all work prior to signing off on it
• Excellent time management skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $28