Limited Term Automotive Technician

AT&T•Grand Rapids, MI

10d•$783 - $1,988

About The Position

$5,000.00 Sign on Bonus (Not applicable to internal employees) Our Automotive Equipment Technicians start off earning between $782.50 to $1,987.50. With our amazing opportunities, our average starting earnings begin at $59,072 per year. Individual starting salary may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage 401(k) plan Tuition reimbursement program Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year). At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired. Sick leave Paid Parental Leave Adoption Reimbursement Disability Benefits (short term and long term) Life and Accidental Death Insurance Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone An Automotive Equipment Technician performs diagnosis, maintenance and repair of a diversified fleet of vehicles and other motorized/non-motorized equipment. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 1) Operates and maintains all motor vehicles and motor-driven tools. 2) Disburses gasoline; cleans, lubricates and paints motor vehicles. 3) Performs preventative maintenance including: inspections, adjustments, repairs and overhauls on all motor vehicle associated equipment (such as brakes, electrical, ignition, cooling, transmission) and construction trailers. 4) Maintains on-going working knowledge of new technology and service procedures as they relate to automobiles and heavy equipment. 5) Repairs, services and tests electrical and hydraulic powered equipment such as: aerial lift, generator, pumps, winches and specialized underground equipment and compressors. 6) Receives, records and analyzes reports of trouble on individual company motor vehicles and tools. 7) Categorizes repair requests by priority and prepares and distributes recommended workloads. 8) Orders or assists in ordering vehicles and/or specialized equipment parts. Maintains inventory and stock level in Motor Vehicle parts room. 9) Estimates repair costs. Negotiates and contracts service repairs to outside agencies/vendors and evaluates their performance. Analyzes and classifies bills. May be required to repair minor body damage. 10) Uses standard and major automotive tools, power tools and welding equipment and associated written materials to accomplish this job. 11) Positions AT&T as the premier provider of choice. 12) Performs all other duties comparable to the above as assigned. 13) Uses and/or wears appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures.

Requirements

Valid state driver’s license
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) strongly preferred
Non-negligent driving record
Meet 300 lbs. weight limit due to safety restrictions
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation Physical
Assignments which include driving vehicles that exceed weight restrictions established by state regulations will require all new hire candidates to meet mandated standards on the Department of Transportation (DOT) exams. These exams include a medical history, complete physical,
Certification in 5 categories of Mechanics Certification by the National Institute of Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) in Medium Heavy Trucks or equivalent certification from an automobile/medium truck manufacturer (e.g., Ford, GM, Mack, Kenworth, International Daimler Chrysler), trade school, or equivalent state license/certification.
These assignments require a minimum age of 18, an acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license.
Depending on assignment, may require a Class A Commercial Driver's License if driving vehicles over 26,000 lbs. after proper training and qualification on state and company driving tests.
May require the ability to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, depending on assignment.
Satisfactory attendance record and performance ratings in present job.
Satisfactory results from a security investigation, unless previously required.
Other factors which may vary based on work group requirements

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains all motor vehicles and motor-driven tools.
Disburses gasoline; cleans, lubricates and paints motor vehicles.
Performs preventative maintenance including: inspections, adjustments, repairs and overhauls on all motor vehicle associated equipment (such as brakes, electrical, ignition, cooling, transmission) and construction trailers.
Maintains on-going working knowledge of new technology and service procedures as they relate to automobiles and heavy equipment.
Repairs, services and tests electrical and hydraulic powered equipment such as: aerial lift, generator, pumps, winches and specialized underground equipment and compressors.
Receives, records and analyzes reports of trouble on individual company motor vehicles and tools.
Categorizes repair requests by priority and prepares and distributes recommended workloads.
Orders or assists in ordering vehicles and/or specialized equipment parts. Maintains inventory and stock level in Motor Vehicle parts room.
Estimates repair costs. Negotiates and contracts service repairs to outside agencies/vendors and evaluates their performance. Analyzes and classifies bills. May be required to repair minor body damage.
Uses standard and major automotive tools, power tools and welding equipment and associated written materials to accomplish this job.
Positions AT&T as the premier provider of choice.
Performs all other duties comparable to the above as assigned.
Uses and/or wears appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year).
At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired.
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone