Truck Equipment Installer/Fabrication Technician

Description

Job Summary:

The primary focus of a Fab Technician/ Truck Equipment Installer is to install various truck equipment components such as dump truck bodies, snowplows, hydraulic pumps, tarp systems, etc. Individual will need to securely route air and hydraulic lines for operation of truck equipment components. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• MIG welding experience
• Basic electrical
• Use of basic hand tools to install parts and subassemblies
• Listen to and follow training directions from supervisors and team members
• Fabricate and assemble parts/components and Medium and Heavy Duty trucks
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and preform repairs as needed
• Complete quality controls
• Accurately records time, cause and correction on Repair Orders
• Completes assigned repairs and tasks in a timely and same manner
• Study and interpret assembly instructions
• Ensure working space is clean and safe
• Team oriented and positive attitude

Requirements

Competencies and Skills :

Individuals need to have the following skills that are needed for superior job performance.

Resiliency: Quickly recovering from adversity. Demonstrates the ability to overcome setbacks. Strives to remain optimistic in light of adversity.

 Personal Accountability: Willing to take ownership of situations. Being answerable for personal actions. Demonstrates the ability to self-evaluate. Strives to take responsibility for his or her actions.

Problem Solving: Defining, analyzing and diagnosing key components of a problem to formulate a solution. Identifies the multiple components of problems and their relationships. Prioritizes steps to a solution. Understands and defines the problem before jumping to a solution.

Continuous Learning: Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts, technologies and/or methods. Takes initiative in acquiring and mastering the skills and knowledge requirements of a position. Keeps abreast of current or new information through reading and other learning methods.

Time and Priority Management: Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames. Effectively manages difficulties and delays to complete tasks on time. Reduces the amount of time spent on non-priorities.

Goal Orientation: Setting, pursuing and attaining goals, regardless of obstacles or circumstances. Acts instinctively to achieve objectives without supervision. Expends the necessary time and effort to achieve goals.

Creativity and Innovation: Creating new approaches, designs, processes, technologies and/or systems to achieve the desired result. Notices unique patterns, variables, processes, systems or relationships.

Behaviors:

• Organized Workplace - The job requires establishing and maintaining specific order in daily activities.
• Analysis - The job requires compiling, confirming, and organizing information.
• Persistence - The job requires finishing tasks despite challenges or resistance.
• Consistent - The job requires predictable performance in repetitive situations.
• Following Policy - The job requires adhering to rules, regulations or existing methods.
• People-Oriented - The job requires building rapport with a wide range of individuals.
• Customer-Oriented - The job requires identification and fulfillment of customer expectations.

 Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required.

Trade school or a minimum of 4 years of on the job training.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability requires a person to bend, twist, and squat, reach in order to perform tasks on truck components.

Ability to use mechanical tools such as wrenches, sockets, grips, air tools and other basic shop tools.

Ability to climb ladders.

Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs unassisted.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, due to tools and engine noise. 

Job Posting Information:

This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential. 

Benefits:

Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of success, treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you and your family. 

Individual, Spouse and Family coverage Multiple Products are affordable and provide value for you and your family.

• Health and Wellness Benefits 
• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Products like Short-Term, Long-Term Disability 

Financial stability and Retirement Preparedness:

• Our 401(k) program includes a company match 
• Retirement Planning Assistance 
• Financial Guidance and Education 

Paid Time Off:

• Full-time employees enjoy paid holidays and personal time 
• Vacation based on the length of service. 

Resources when we face major challenges and life events:

• Life Insurance Hospital Stay, Critical Illness, other products
• Bereavement Services and Employment Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources readily accessible and without stigma Insurance

Paid Training and Tools Assistance to do the job right.

About Palmer Trucks:

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 600 individuals. With more than 32 million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industry’s unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value - personalized for you. 

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year-after-year and are what have kept us On the Road Since 1965. 

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other legally protected.