Heavy Duty Equipment Installer/Fab Technician

About the role

The primary focus of the Equipment Installer and Fabrication Technician is to install various truck equipment components, such as dump truck bodies, snowplows, hydraulic pumps, and tarp systems. The individual will need to securely route air and hydraulic lines to operate truck equipment components.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding experience
• Basic electrical work
• Use of basic hand tools to install parts and subassemblies
• Listen to and follow directions from supervisors
• Fabricate and assemble parts/components on medium and heavy-duty trucks
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs as needed
• Complete quality controls
• Accurately record time, cause, and correction on Repair Orders
• Complete assigned repairs and tasks in a timely and safe manner
• Study and interpret assembly instructions
• Ensure the work space is clean and safe
• Team-oriented and a positive attitude
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Repair Order Processing Software
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and have a safe driving record
• A current Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required

Skills

• Continuous Learning – Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts, technologies and/or methods
• Decision Making – Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions
• Resiliency – Quickly recovering from adversity
• Teamwork – Cooperating with others to meet objectives
• Customer Focus – Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations
• Self-Starting – Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working
• Time and Priority Management – Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes
• Personal Accountability – Willing to take ownership of situations; being answerable for personal actions; demonstrates the ability to self-evaluate
• Problem Solving – Defining, analyzing, and diagnosing key components of a problem to formulate a solution; identifies the multiple components of problems and their relationships; prioritizes steps to a solution
• Goal Orientation – Setting, pursuing and attaining goals, regardless of obstacles or circumstances; acts instinctively to achieve objectives without supervision
• Creativity and Innovation – Creating new approaches, designs, processes, technologies and/or systems to achieve the desired result; notices unique patterns, variables, processes, systems or relationships
• Organized Workplace – Establishing and maintaining specific order in daily activities
• Analysis – Compiling, confirming, and organizing information
• Persistence – Completing tasks despite challenges or resistance
• Consistent – Predictable performance in repetitive situations
• Following Policy – Adhering to rules, regulations, or existing methods
• People-Oriented – Building rapport with a wide range of individuals
• Customer-Oriented – Identifying and fulfilling customer expectations

Working hours

Heavy-duty diesel technicians may work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potentially on-call or emergency repair shifts, as diesel engine maintenance and repairs are often required outside of regular business hours.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: Move around the workshop or service area, including walking, standing, bending, and potentially working in confined spaces or under vehicles; ability to climb ladders; bend, twist, squat, and reach to perform tasks on truck components
• Vision: Good eyesight and visual acuity to inspect and troubleshoot engine components, read technical manuals, and perform precision work
• Hearing: Good hearing to diagnose engine sounds, communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, and be aware of audible warnings or signals in the workshop; noise level is usually moderate to loud due to tools and engine noise
• Manual dexterity: High level of manual dexterity essential to handle tools, components, and equipment with precision, and perform tasks such as disassembling, repairing, and reassembling engine parts
• Lifting: Physical strength and ability to safely lift and move heavy objects, following proper lifting techniques to prevent injury; ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs – 150 lbs unassisted

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Supplemental Products like Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Financial Stability and Retirement Preparedness: 401(k) program with company match, Retirement Planning Assistance, Financial Guidance and Education
• Paid Time Off: Full-time employees enjoy paid holidays and personal time; vacation based on length of service
• Resources for Major Challenges and Life Events: Life Insurance, Hospital Stay, Critical Illness, other products; Bereavement Services and Employment Assistance Program; Mental Health Resources readily accessible and without stigma
• Paid Training and Tools Assistance to do the job right