Technician, II Tractor

What You’ll Do

• Tests, services, and repairs tractors and related mechanical components.
• Diagnoses and repairs most transmission, engine, electrical, suspension, driveline, HVAC, brakes and air systems.
• May require assistance from Tech III.
• Repairs/Replaces bolt on body parts such as hoods and cab extenders.
• Performs DOT inspections as outlined in USX guidelines.
• Performs open seat inspections to prepare tractor for next driver.
• Performs 90 day lease operator inspections.
• Accurately completes DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Capable of using all diagnostic equipment and resources.
• Drives trucks in and out of shop before and after repairs.
• Cleans and maintains work area on a daily basis.
• Maintains a high level of productivity and works within or close to most SRT times.
• Performs basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Performs basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers.
• Checks vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
• Performs vehicle preventative maintenance (PM’s) as outlined in USX PM guidelines.
• Changes vehicle tires.
• Greases mechanical parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of tractor experience required. A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
• Skills/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License required. Basic computer skills preferred. Ability to read and write. Must provide own hand tools that are adequate to perform job functions.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently stands, walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Reach heights over 72” frequently.
• Reach across the midline with full cervical range of motion and bilateral range of motion.
• Use hand tools constantly for extended periods of time.
• Frequently stoop to 30” minimum and kneel to 18” minimum.
• Frequently push 250 lbs, pull 125 lbs, frequently push/pull 100/50 lbs and constantly push/pull 50/25 lbs.
• Occasionally carry, lift overhead, high, low and medium lift 51/75 lbs, frequently 50/21 lbs and constantly 20/1 lbs.
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements with reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Work Environment / Physical Requirements: Normal office settings.