What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tractor Technician position at Western Flyer Xpress?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the RWT core value of safety first and always.
- Support the Service Manager and Parts Manager in enforcing the RWT established parts processes
- Support the Service Manager and Parts Manager in controlling the level of tire spends in the shop.
- This includes ensuring that proper tire standards are being followed in the shop and reinforcing Western Flyer Express tire processes with mechanics.
- Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
- Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules
- Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems. Such as: A/C components, Cab and Body components, Gauges, Axles, Brake components, Steering components, Suspension components, Tires, Wheels, Drive train, Clutch, Transmission, Electrical, charging components, Cranking components, Ignition components, Lighting components, Air Intake components, Cooling components, Exhaust components, Fuel components, Engine components, Vehicle coupling components, and APU’s.
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Maintains vehicle appearance by documenting missing parts, damages, and uncleanliness.
- Maintains vehicle records by annually performing services and repairs.
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions and handling with respect
- Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; 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.
- Use computer programs for diagnosing and programing changes (Insight, Diagnostic link, Bendix, Wabco)
- Use computer program TMT to clock in and out of work orders
- Prefer experience in Cetaris operating system
- Ability to multi-task
- Solid analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given
- Solid judgment to make cost saving decisions
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree preferred (Tech School)
- 2 or more years of experience in the Diesel Maintenance Field
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to lift or carry 50lbs
