MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - SHOP - Odessa, TX

Summary of Position : Performs basic repairs on tractors and trailers. Assists the Maintenance Technician II and Maintenance Technician III positions with repairs and troubleshooting.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• 1 year or less at Liberty or of related industry experience.
• Basic understanding of engines, transmissions and their theories.
• Can perform PM services with little to no instruction.
• Must possess basic tool set.
• Possesses general knowledge of electrical circuits.

Training & Cross-Training :

All training must be signed off by the appropriate leadership, showing understanding and completion of training before a progression test can be given.

Coworker referral must score a minimum of 25 out of 30.

• A Progression test will be given after 6 months of service and requires a score of 90% to be considered passing.
• Requires guidance and training to complete advanced tasks.
• Current Liberty employees : Must not have received any write-ups within the past year.

Training

• New Hire Origination and PEC Training
• Hydraulic Training Course
• Air Brake Training Course
• Wheel Bearing Training Course
• Employees can attend the training courses and receive a certificate of completion at the end of each course. Courses are scheduled throughout the year to ensure that all employees can receive the scheduled training.

A training schedule is posted and available to all employees, along with prior notice of courses that have been scheduled for employees from their supervisor or manager.

All training will be tracked on a progression form to ensure that requirements have been met.

Cross-Training Parts Department : Will be required to complete 2 days of cross-training in the Parts Department to receive an understanding of part ordering, issuing and processing.

Cross-training will be scheduled by the Maintenance Manager / Parts Manager and must be completed within the first month of employment.

Upon completion of cross training, must be signed off by Maintenance and Parts Manager. Indicators & Attributes for Success :

• A willingness to learn and retain information.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to stay on task and follow through
• Safety conscious
• Customer / Client focus
• Positive attitude
• Prioritization skills
• Accountability
• Ethical practice
• Strong team-player

Primary Responsibilities :

• MUST FOLLOW ALL SAFETY REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
• Must be able to explain the differences in the PM schedules
• Must be able to explain what fluid type is to be used in engines, transmissions, power ends, drive boxes, small engines and the fluid capacity of each type
• Identifies all greasing points that are included in the PM Service for both trailer mounted units and tractors
• Understands how to properly check u-joints and identifies if they need to be replaced
• Has basic equipment knowledge including where battery disconnect switches are, the proper way to power up and power down equipment and understands the starting procedures of equipment
• Understands the proper way to engage power take off on a tractor
• Base knowledge of key points on hydraulic systems and where major failures can occur if proper steps are not followed
• Understands how to check fluid levels after a PM service and identifies which components are checked while running, and which ones are checked in a no-run state
• Must be able to identify all Liberty equipment by name
• Shows understanding of unit mounted tools and how they are used in the process of doing a PM service. (i.e. fuel priming pump)
• Full understanding on completing all required paper work
• Understanding of manual gauges, their purpose, and correct readings per each equipment type
• General knowledge of electrical : use of a multi meter to check voltage and resistance
• Other Duties : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions / Environment :

• Regularly operates in a highly safety-conscious environment, outdoor and indoor.
• Regularly be exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise

Salary : $17-$40 / hr Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Benefits : At LOS, our total employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug (Rx)
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• And many other benefits not listed here
30+ days ago