Technician A

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Technician A maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records.

Technician A is responsible for:

• Perform proficient inspection, diagnosis and moderately complex repair of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Provide assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel.
• Inspect the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds. Assess structural damage and assign needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s).
• Conduct safety checks on trucks.
• Perform maintenance related work as required.
• Estimate time and material costs on repairs.
• Maintains a clear line of communication to the Lead Mechanic/Foreman and other staff in the maintenance department as needed.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
• Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Occasionally may perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established procedures.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for Technician A role:

• Class A CDL license is preferred but not required.
• Certified welder is preferred but not required.
• 5+ years' experience in class 8 tractor truck maintenance with background of hydraulics.
• Proficient in electronic diagnostics Cummins and Paccar.
• Experience with Peterbilt chassis a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT compliance, laws, rules, regulations and safety is helpful.
• Knowledge of transportation management system, a plus.
• Computer literate. Microsoft, Outlook and Excel a plus.
• Attention to detail and possess a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with dispatch team and auto haulers.
• Excellent communication skills both internally and with customers.
• Work may require more than 40 hours per week.

Physical demands of Technician A role:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit/stand for most of his/her job duties. There is the need to frequently walk and sit. There will be a great deal of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting and reaching for some of his/her job duties.

Visual requirements include reading off a computer screen as well as printed materials. A high degree of dexterity is required due to frequent use of a telephone console.

Verbal and auditory requirements include the ability to communicate clearly over the telephone as well as in person.

There is a moderate level of grasping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects of more than 25 lbs.

The FLSA status of this position is:
Non-Exempt.

The Technician A will report to the Shop Foreman or Shop Manager.

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