Title: Level 3 – Truck/Trailer Shop Technician
We are a family-owned we are looking for In-shop Technicians for the truck & trailer shop looking for a company to build a career with. This position handles the complete repair and general maintenance of semi-trucks & trailers in the petroleum industry, as well as, all other styles and sizes of trailers. We are looking for someone detail oriented, strong mechanical aptitude, and a strong work ethic.
Position Summary: Experienced repair level position in the truck and trailer maintenance field for the petroleum industry with on the job training and a willingness to learn. Perform inspections, repair, and installation of equipment on Refined Fuel and LP delivery trucks, trailers, and company owned equipment
Department: Truck Shop Service
Location: O’Day Equipment Truck Shop
You are Encouraged to Apply if You have Preferred/Required Skills and Abilities:
- Mechanical aptitude
- Previous class 4-8 truck and trailer chassis repair experience a plus
- Previous experience with DOT inspections
- Previous refined fuel or propane maintenance experience/certifications
- Have worked on air equipment
- Experience/Understanding of 12 Volt systems
- Welding and metal fabrication experience
- Good judgment and the ability to use hand power tools to operate other machinery safely required.
- Fleet or shop maintenance experience
- Communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license
- GED or High School Diploma
- Willingness to jump in and help out where needed
- Honesty and respect
- Familiar with Technology and Maintenance council recommended practices
Tools:
- Set hand tools – sockets/ratchet, hand wrenches for basic mechanical duties
- Large tools and job specific tools will be provided
On the Job Training:
- Refined Fuel and LP inspections
- Plumbing of refined fuels and LP gas systems
- Basic air system controls
- Manufacture certifications
- DOT inspection training
- Meter calibration certification
- Safety considerations on the job
- Career advancement
Specific Duties:
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and install equipment on customer trucks and trailers
- Assist in maintaining company owned equipment and maintain shop equipment
- Cuts, threads and fits pipes.
- Some travel may be required to customer sites
- Assist outside oil equipment mechanic; occasional overnight if necessary.
- Completes work orders, accurately describing work performed and material used, recording serial numbers, etc.
- Operate material handling and company owned vehicles.
- Heavy lifting and bending required.
- Wearing of safety equipment, and maintain safe working environment
- Miscellaneous duties as they occur within the business
- Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
- Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards on all styles of trailers as assigned.
- Consult immediately with the Service Advisor if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
- Advise Service Advisor of any problems: parts hold ups, sublet repair needs, or other changes that may affect the promise time.
- Ensure that customer’s trailers are kept clean.
- Keep shop area neat and clean.
- Adhere to work schedule and maintain regular attendance.