Position
Service Technician
Mission/Purpose of the Job
Full time position to perform PM services & up to major repairs on Class 8 (some class 7) heavy duty trucks as well as trailers.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Perform PM service and annual inspections on Class 8 (some class 7) trucks and maintenance on trailers as needed
- Maintain workspace in safe and orderly manner
- Perform duties following all applicable safety regulations and processes
- Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
- Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Critical Competencies
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
- Time Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
- Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Ensures Accountability: Holding self and other accountable to meet commitments.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Essential Educational and/or Training Qualifications and Certificates
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years’ experience as heavy-duty truck / diesel engine mechanic preferred
- CDL license required
Preferred Experience and Knowledge
In-depth mechanical working knowledge of all makes of heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines and associated powertrain components
- Familiarity with JPRO (or equivalent) diagnostic reader and associated OEM software preferred
Other Requirements
- Individual must have their own tools
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Bolingbrook, IL 60440: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person