Installation Technician with CDL

About The Position

Safe Fleet a leader in the truck equipment manufacturing industry, is looking for an Installation Technician with a CDL to work as part of a team installing and repairing Automated Tarp Systems.

This important team member partners with others to install Safe Fleet systems according to company processes, and operating manual instructions.

The Installation Technician performs basic wiring, does minor welding and operates industrial sewing machines to repair and produce completed products.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Installations :

• Prepare customer truck / trailer by inspecting equipment for installation.
• Installs and services company products and / or systems efficiently according to service schedules.
• Use tape measurers, sewing machines, drills, impacts and welders to install tarp systems or make repairs.
• Basic steel welding of bracketry and other support items for system installation.
• Runs appropriate lengths of electrical wire through frames, rails, and connects.
• Tests electrical plugs, motors and switches.
• Documents all work performed according to company guidelines.
• Qualifies service work for warranty coverage within company policy and in conjunction with management.
• Examines issues with walk-in customers and makes quick repairs if possible.

Tarp Sewing

• Sets up and operates industrial sewing machines, as well as performs machine maintenance to include : Oiling; Properly threading; Cleaning machines.
• Effectively reads and interprets the job order, shop drawings and verbal / written instructions.
• Prepares materials to be used for each job by laying material out, accurately measuring with a ruler and cutting with material scissors.
• Moves completed product from work table to appropriate area by lifting as needed.
• Applies knowledge of industrial sewing to accurately move product around during sewing operation.
• Attaches job order to completed product.
• Adheres to safety guidelines at all times.
• Reports problems or discrepancies to management immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CDL Responsibilities

• Driving : Operating trucks, following instructions, and reading maps
• Loading and unloading : Picking up and delivering goods, and loading and unloading cargo
• Safety : Pre-inspecting the truck, following safe work practices, and complying with policies and processes
• Deliveries : Following planned routes and timetables, and delivering goods on time
• Paperwork : Completing and verifying paperwork, and compiling delivery-related reports
• Customer service : Interacting with customers in a polite and professional manner
• Maintenance : Performing basic vehicle maintenance

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Education / Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Prior work experience on industrial sewing machines is desired but will train the right candidate.

Language Ability :

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability :

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. A minimum level of physical dexterity is required.

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.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.