Truck Repair

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and allocates problems of various vehicle equipment such as hand, forklift, street, trailer, sweeper, tractor truck.
• Disassembles and inspects parts.
• Rebuilds and makes repairs to engines, transmission, electrical controllers, hydraulic systems to obtain operating efficiency of equipment.
• Replaces worn or broken parts, grinds valves, aligns wheels and tightens body bolts as required.
• Lubricates trucks and vehicles and is responsible for steam cleaning of all vehicles.
• Uses measuring and/or test equipment such as feeler gages, dial indicators, electrical timers, compression testers, hydraulic and/or air tester, voltmeter and amperage test.
• Capable of duties described in the IAMAW labor agreement for a Truck Repair Apprentice.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• A minimum of 6 years of experience or a licensed Journeyman.
• Preferred qualifications include Forklift Certification and Hydraulic experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of drive fits, press fits, shrink and running fits of various metals as well as machine parts construction and repair practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Strong Computer Skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze and resolve difficult problems effectively and implement long term solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.