Main Job Responsibilities
- Detailer: cleaning trucks, general shop upkeep and cleaning, and other duties delegated by Management.
- LEVEL #1: cleaning trucks, work with hand tools, perform tire services, general shop upkeep and cleaning, and other duties delegated by Management.
- LEVEL #2: Perform all level 1 duties if needed but will spend most of the time on preventative maintenance including but not limited to: Servicing of trucks and trailers, DOT Inspections on trucks and trailers, minor engine diagnostics, emissions systems troubleshooting, Will receive training during this time from inside and outside sources for continual advancement opportunities.
- LEVEL #3: Perform all level 2 duties if needed, other tasks include but are not limited to: Work with computer trouble-shooting programs, understand all suspension and steering components with ability to adjust and repair, have full understanding on the class 8 braking system. Review job orders and observe trucks in operation to diagnose issues and plan repairs.
- LEVEL #4: Perform all level 3 skills if needed, other tasks include but are not limited to: Supervise and delegate tasks to shift technician oversee all jobs, review paperwork daily to make sure parts and times are right, track parts inventory and stocking parts and catching all warranty parts, oversee all tools and maintain a clean shop and work area, Perform tasks delegated by the Director of Maintenance.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- No experience necessary for entry-level position
- For positions that are not entry-level - Experience in cleaning trucks, working with hand tools, performing tire services, and other general shop upkeep and cleaning required
- For positions that are not entry-level - Experience in preventative maintenance, servicing of trucks and trailers, DOT Inspections on trucks and trailers, minor engine diagnostics, and emissions systems troubleshooting required
Skills and Personal Characteristics
- Electrical and mechanical
- Problem solving
- CDL preferred but not required
- Thorough, detail oriented
- Dependable
- Takes initiative
- Enjoys challenges
- Follows instructions well
Physical Requirements
- Work 8 hours per day 5 days per week with occasional overtime
- Stand and walk on concrete surface constantly
- Bend at knees frequently
- Crouch and crawl on hands and knees frequently
- Continuous use of hand tools with frequent pinching, grasping, twisting and bending
- Frequent use of air-impact wrench: weight 33 pounds
- Frequent work above shoulder level with tools and to manipulate parts
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds on frequent basis and 100 pounds to waist height on occasional basis. Demonstrate proper use of mechanical lift aids is required.
- Must be able to assist other in lifting or maneuvering parts up to 100 pounds on a rare occasion.
- Must be able to push/pull 100 pounds/force on an occasional basis
- Must be able to push/pull 20 pounds/force on frequent basis
- Must be able to climb ladders safely when working on tractor-trailer
- Must be able to walk up and down 9 steps on an occasional basis
- Must be able to lift and operate a 22-pound sledge hammer on occasional basis
- Must be able to maintain balance when standing at heights on a frequent basis
- Must be able to safely drive tractor-trailer in and out of shop area
- Must be able to communicate with drivers and shop foreman
- Must be able to compress clutch pedal with approximately 70 pounds of push force
- Must be able to climb in and out of tractor using various configurations of steps and handholds on a frequent basis
- Must be able to reach away from body on continuous basis to use tools and manipulate parts