Sr Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW:
To provide timely, quality, and cost-effective repair and maintenance for vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment that requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications and repairs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Repairs, modifies and performs preventive maintenance inspections; troubleshoots vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts and other equipment
Performs advanced diagnostics to identify source of trouble and performs repairs and/or replaces or rebuilds all components and systems
Makes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation and prepares required safety documentation
Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced technicians
Ensures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completes reports in writing and electronically
Performs safety inspections of equipment and documents the work
Performs paint and body work on vehicles, as required
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma (or GED), preferred
Minimum of five (5) years experience performing vehicle maintenance
A heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate obtained from an accredited vehicle maintenance vocational/trade school may substitute for one-year vehicle maintenance experience.
A Master ASE certification may substitute an additional two years vehicle maintenance experience.
Demonstrated competency in repair and maintenance of Brakes, Electrical, PMI, Powertrain, and Trailing Equipment required
Medium/Heavy Truck Master ASE Certification and Class A CDL preferred
Must possess proficient computer skills including maintenance programs, and diagnostic systems
Must possess in-depth knowledge of gas and diesel engines and on-board computers
Experience using precision measurement instruments oxygen/acetylene equipment, and lifting devices (bottle, floor, wheel, or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.).
Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
Valid drivers license may be required depending on work assignment
Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual or automatic transmissions
Ability to enter and exit the drivers compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normal available footholds and handholds
Paint and body work experience preferred
Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job
Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise
May be required to drive service van to off-site locations and perform work
Exposure to climate conditions of the geographic area
Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints or other irritants
Hours may vary due to operational need
COMPENSATION USEFLSA Status: [ ] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency:
Pay:
Additional Details: Starting Rate of Pay: $34.09 / hour
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