Sr Technician

Starting rate of pay: $37.70/hour. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modify, and perform preventive maintenance inspections; troubleshoot vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Perform advanced diagnostics to identify source of trouble and execute repairs and/or replace or rebuild all components and systems.
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation and prepare required safety documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced technicians.
• Ensure proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed; complete reports in writing and electronically.
• Perform safety inspections of equipment and document the work.
• Perform 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED), preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing vehicle maintenance.
• A heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocational/trade school may substitute for one year of vehicle maintenance experience.
• A Master ASE certification may substitute an additional two years of 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.
• Proficient computer skills including maintenance programs and diagnostic systems.
• 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 driver’s 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 driver’s 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.

Pay

Hourly: $37.70 - $41.02. Actual pay determined by job-related factors including experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Personal/sick paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Bonus potential.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Vacation (full-time employees only).
• Paid holidays (full-time employees only).