Auto/Truck Tech 3/C w/cert

natgridProd • Northbridge, MA

6d

About The Position

The Auto/Truck Tech 3/C diagnoses, inspects, and repairs company automotive and truck equipment, including chassis, engines, transmissions, drivetrains, axles, steering, brakes, suspension, cooling systems, wheels, tires, instruments, and lighting. The technician supports other staff with maintenance and repairs, responds to scheduled and unscheduled service calls, performs preventive maintenance, and documents work in Fleet Anywhere or an equivalent vehicle maintenance program. The role may be performed independently in the assigned shop or at other locations within the classification. It also involves handling garage materials and chemicals, including hazardous materials, conducting regular garage inspections, and working safely and cost-effectively.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, successful completion of department entrance examinations and a Field Assessment test, and the ability to diagnose and repair equipment to safe, operable condition. The technician must obtain ASE T-1 Gasoline Engine and T-5 Suspension certificates within 12 months of entering the classification, and obtain a restricted CDL-A license with applicable endorsements and a valid health certificate within the first six months. Employees must provide their own standard and metric tools and secured toolbox, be able to work at heights, and provide an acceptable means of off-hour telephone contact. This is a DOT-covered, safety-sensitive position subject to applicable federal drug and alcohol regulations and company testing policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass the written and practical department entrance examinations.
• Pass the Field Assessment test.
• Demonstrate a responsible, thorough, and safe work ethic and sound mechanical ability.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of general garage and machine shop practices.
• Be familiar with diagnostic instruments and other equipment used by the department.
• Be able to diagnose automotive and truck equipment problems and make repairs that return equipment to safe and operable condition.
• Be familiar with the use and safe operation of gas welding equipment.
• Hold ASE T-1 Gasoline Engine and T-5 Suspension certificates within 12 months of entering the classification; if a test is failed during that period, pass it at the next available opportunity.
• Be able to operate company-owned vehicles and equipment, such as trucks and forklifts.
• Obtain within the first six months a CDL-A license for interstate travel, restricted non-tractor trailer, with appropriate restricted endorsements and a valid health certificate.
• Possess working knowledge of and ability to use a desktop computer.
• Communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Supply standard and metric tools and a secured toolbox; hand tools must meet automotive/truck trade standards and be appropriate for the position's duties.
• Be able to work at heights.
• Furnish an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone.
• Be able to work without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose troubles, inspect, and repair automotive and truck components and equipment, including chassis, engines, transmissions, drivetrains, rear axles, steering mechanisms, hydraulic braking systems, suspensions, cooling systems, wheels, tires, instruments, and lighting accessories.
• Assist others with maintenance, inspections, and repairs to company-owned automotive and truck equipment.
• Work safely, productively, and cost-effectively.
• Respond to scheduled and unscheduled service calls for repairs and preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Handle garage materials and chemicals, including materials classified as hazardous, and perform weekly and monthly garage inspections.
• Accurately document work using Fleet Anywhere or an equivalent vehicle maintenance program.
• Work independently in the assigned shop or at other locations within the limits of the classification.
• Perform other garage-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED