Shop Technician

Summary

As a Shop Technician, you will take direction from the shop foreman to provide fleet drivers with safe, reliable, and cost-effective equipment by providing preventative maintenance on both truck and trailer units as well as performing diagnosis and repair as required by company and DOT standards. This position will also prepare new equipment for fleet requirements as needed.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventative maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems.
• Diagnose and repair medium to heavy-duty trailers, including preventative maintenance, inspections, repair to air and hydraulic brakes, warranty procedures, ABS systems, suspension, electrical and trailer body repairs with safety as the top priority.
• Install refrigeration units, fuel tanks, and circulation equipment on new trailers.
• Diagnose and repair accident damage.
• Repair, replace, and install doors, latches, and identification placards.
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and performing preventative maintenance.
• Contains costs by using warranty information in evaluating service and parts options.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and by reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Document work order details within the company's internal order and billing program.
• Ensure proper documentation is complete, including permits, repair orders, filing, etc.
• Abides by all company policies and safety rules and assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or foreman.

Required Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to hook, drive, and back up semi tractor-trailer
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.)
• Proficient in multi-tasking and project management
• Must be detail oriented

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical training certificate or degreed program preferred

Experience

• One year of experience preferred but not required

Compensation

Hourly pay determined by experience level

Overtime pay available after 40 hours weekly

Monthly Bonus Opportunity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Akron, IA 51001 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $21