Diesel Service Technician - Utility Trucks and Equipment

Job Summary

Based out of East Chicago Indiana, Midwestern Electric is looking for an individual who has experience with repairs and maintaining our truck fleet and heavy-duty equipment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Assess, diagnose, repair and/or replace damaged/worn parts on a variety of utility trucks and equipment such as bucket trucks, diggers and hydraulic systems.
• Assess, diagnose and repair and/or replace damaged and worn parts for a variety of utility equipment to ensure quality standards are achieved.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of parts, services and labor to track costs.
• Submit all work and repair orders as required to a supervisor for approval to ensure budgets are maintained and costs of vehicle repairs are accurate through Fleet Maintenance Software.
• Must be a team player, creative, dedicated, and take responsibility of repair work.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Proficient with related computer diagnostic equipment and software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Perform all duties in accordance with best practices in mind for a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with diesel, medium or heavy truck and equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and trucks.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• CDL license a plus but not required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Vocational Technical School or Military Wheeled Mechanic or related training a plus.
• 3 or more years of maintenance and repair of utility trucks and equipment.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must have own tools.
• Ability to service trucks and equipment “on the road” and / or at jobsites.
• Physical effort to move objects and tools. Frequent stooping, bending, squatting and kneeling as well as a high level of dexterity.

Our Company is an Equal Employment Opportunities Employer and it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, housing status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, housing status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.