Transmission Shop Technician

About the role

Responsible for diagnosing problems and performing standard mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies. This position is a Union position. Employees are required to join IUOE Local 15C after 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer’s established guidelines and schedules.
• Ability to work with Allison diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting guidelines.
• Work with parts department to identify and order parts consistent with diagnosis.
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical repairs, up to and including complete disassembly and rebuild.
• Will consider experience from any major OEM.
• Complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate and timely manner detailing labor operations (Complaint, Cause, Correction).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED along with three to five years related experience.
• OR Technical degree and certification in a diesel repair program.
• Full set of basic hand tools both standard and metric, including torque wrenches and toolbox.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, CDL a plus.
• Top pay rate offered for Allison Transmission or any major heavy duty OEM transmission repair/rebuild experience; Cummins ISB, ISM, ISX, Cummins Insite experience.

Skills

• Electrical diagnostic familiarity – use of a multimeter, understanding schematics, basic circuit knowledge
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.
• Ability to utilize laptop and portable diagnostic tools required.
• Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) helpful.

Requirements

• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company policies and procedures.
• This position is a Union position with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15C.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Pension/Annuity
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Pay

• Tech I - $39.71 per hour
• Tech II - $44.57 per hour
• Tech III - $46.91 per hour
• Employees with a CDL earn an additional $0.50 per hour.