Truck Technician

Description

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 

*J&R Schugel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, use of lawful consumable products or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices for all employees. Compensation decisions can be based on experience, job responsibilities, and market pay insights. For information about our offered benefits please visit our benefits page https://jrschugelbenefits.com/. 

Requirements

 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