Lead Truck Service Technician

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Essential Functions :

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
• Performs major engine repairs and related equipment repairs
• Disassembles, inspects, determines parts required, and reassembles to factory specifications within TRGs
• Provides quality control / assurance inspections of completed tasks
• Prepares required documentation needed to complete repair orders
• Performs Failure Analysis of failed engine components
• Provides training and mentoring to Junior Technicians
• Assists the service writer / supervisor with operations (e.g., work orders and authorizations)
• Uses computers and related software to assist in diagnosing and reprogramming engines
• Completes documentation for service reports, timecards, parts requisition, and returns
• Interprets and utilizes information from operating, maintenance, online resources, and service manuals / bulletins
• Operates equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates
• Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations
• Maintains all company equipment, tools, and the vehicle in a good, clean, and working order
• Communicates job progress to supervisor and customer as needed
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
• Projects professionalism with both internal and external customers, including personal appearance
• Completes all assigned Technician Training Path courses and safety training
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• General knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge and proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and On-Highway Truck electronic systems diagnostic tooling
• Operation and control skills of On-Highway Trucks & Trailers
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Exceptional skills in customer service
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to operate a conventional forklift
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair & overhead crane
• Ability to operate an On-Highway Truck on public roads
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Ability to read, write, and understand information
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Education and Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 8 to 10 years of experience required; 10 to 15 years preferred
• CDL Class A or B required
• ASE Master Medium / Heavy Truck Certification required
• Conventional forklift license required
• DiSC, Blue Book, and Conflict Resolution training preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Travel :

• Limited travel or overnight stays, limited travel to customer sites may be expected
• Travel to other stores that require help during times of heavy workloads may be expected

Additional Requirements :

• Must own and maintain the necessary tools to efficiently perform the job
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Physical Requirements :

• A significant amount of time spent standing
• Constant movement and use of hands, this position requires good manual dexterity
• Communication with customers and constant communication with co-workers
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
• Lifts and moves materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, stooping, crawling, reaching, and balancing
• Ascends / descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and / or equipment

Work Environment :

• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Frequently works in an enclosed vehicle or equipment
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Exposure to high noise levels
• Works in extremely bright or inadequate lighting
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment
• Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)