Maintenance Shop Technician B
About The Position
With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician B performs repair and maintenance work on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks. Work may involve chassis components, refuse bodies and their control systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, air brakes, general engine work, HVAC components, suspension, drivetrain and steering systems. The technician may also perform basic tire work, including replacement, rotation and tread-depth checks. The role supports a single fleet of advanced vehicles, including work on-site and on the road. It includes diagnosing malfunctions with electronic tools, performing preventative and repair maintenance, welding and fabrication for line maintenance, and safely providing road service when needed. The technician completes applicable company training and performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Requirements
- Ability to diagnose multi-system issues and consistently demonstrate technical expertise.
- Basic understanding of work-order labor-time standards.
- Prior experience with or knowledge of maintenance work on Classes 1–5 light/medium-duty and Class 7–8 heavy-duty trucks, aircraft or ships.
- Three to five years of experience in a technician position demonstrating knowledge of diagnosis and repair of gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, or graduation from an accredited automotive college or technical school within the next three months.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to perform basic inspections with limited supervision in some (not all required) heavy-truck or automotive systems, including suspension and steering, general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drivetrain and diesel emissions.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (T1–T8).
- Commercial Driver’s License.
Responsibilities
- Maintain working knowledge and moderate proficiency in vehicle components and systems, and perform preventative and repair maintenance on-site and on the road.
- Repair and maintain chassis components.
- Maintain and repair refuse bodies, including their control, hydraulic and electrical systems, as well as air and hydraulic braking systems.
- Perform light engine repair and maintenance.
- Maintain and repair suspension, drivetrain and steering systems.
- Maintain and repair heating and air conditioning systems.
- Perform line-maintenance welding and fabrication.
- Provide road service safely when necessary to return company equipment to operation safely and efficiently.
- Identify the source of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.
- Complete applicable company training programs.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
- Perform basic tire work, such as tire replacement, rotation and tread-depth checks.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage.
- Dental plans.
- Vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
