Blaine Brothers Family of Companies - Diesel, Trailer and Hydraulic Technicians!

Blaine Bros Maintenance•Forest Lake, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Blaine Brothers is a Minnesota-based, third-generation family-owned business with locations across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. We are actively hiring Diesel Technicians, Trailer Technicians, and Hydraulic Technicians. We are looking for people with mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and the drive to be part of a team that takes pride in everything we do. Awarded Star Tribune's Top Workplaces 6 years in a row. We like to work hard, play hard, and take pride in everything we do!

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude
Strong work ethic
Basic tool set and tool box to start (assistance programs available)
Ability to lift 50–100 lbs. occasionally and 10–50 lbs. frequently
Good written and verbal communication skills
Reliability and a dedication to being a hard worker
Ability to work independently while maintaining a safe, efficient, and friendly work environment
Honesty and respect

Nice To Haves

Technical aptitude
Basic electrical diagnostic/troubleshooting experience a plus
Welding experience a plus

Responsibilities

Perform repairs on diesel trucks
Diagnose, troubleshoot, disassemble vehicles and examine parts for defects and excessive wear
Correct 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, and hydraulics; complete machine shop operations; make adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
Inspect the overall condition of trucks to ensure they meet U.S. Department of Transportation safety requirements
Compile inspection reports detailing findings
Track all parts and materials used in repairs or replacements
Ensure the final work product meets quality standards
Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and co-workers
Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identify worn and damaged parts
Perform repair and customization work including routine maintenance, brake replacement/repair, suspension repair, electrical and pneumatic and hydraulic component troubleshooting and repair, trailer body repair including complete trailer rebuild
Provide after-sale services such as component installation
Install new hydraulic systems on heavy-duty trucks (wet kits)
Troubleshoot hydraulic systems on trucks and other mobile equipment
Perform service calls to troubleshoot systems or perform testing
Disassemble hydraulic components (pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders) to identify the cause of failure; replace defective parts, reassemble, and test
Assemble hydraulic power units from drawings and schematics
Fabricate frames and brackets; perform general work with structural steel including welding and use of plasma torch, band saws, hand tools, tube bending equipment, and general shop tools
Must be willing to float to where shop demand is and work as a team player