Pre-Delivery Technician HOURLY RATE

Rush Enterprises•Denton, TX

11d

About The Position

The Pre-Delivery Technician inspects, adjusts, functionally tests, and rigs vehicles and equipment before customer delivery. The role includes checking for damage, missing parts, or inoperable components; completing manufacturer-required pre-delivery inspections; carrying out maintenance, corrections, and directed warranty repairs; recording serial numbers; and verifying bills of materials, vehicle options, and equipment lists. The technician completes work using the applicable job orders and checklists and provides timely feedback to the lead person. A positive customer first impression is emphasized, and any concerns should be raised with the lead person. Work may include warranty or recall repairs, modifications, and accessory installation. Required areas of knowledge include mechanical inspection and adjustment, hydraulics, compressed air and air brakes, tires and wheels, electrical systems, and planning. The technician must scope assigned jobs and arrange parts, supplies, and forms in advance. Additional duties may be assigned by the employee’s leader.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Beginning-level related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Commercial Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Computer skills sufficient to use an assigned Outlook account and obtain reference information and checklists as needed or directed.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming inspections for damage, missing parts, and inoperable components, and complete manufacturer-required pre-delivery inspections.
Perform maintenance and corrective procedures and collect and retain serial numbers.
Verify bills of materials, included vehicle options, and equipment lists.
Perform directed warranty repairs and provide timely feedback to the lead person.
Read job orders, locate applicable checklists, and complete them neatly and legibly; perform all work with the appropriate checklists.
Perform mechanical checks, including torque checking and recording axle U-bolts and wheel lug nuts; replace axle and wheel seals as needed; inspect suspension, steering, and other linkages; and verify radiator, cooler, and coolant condition and operation.
Check and adjust hydraulic fluid levels and drive belt tensions; inspect hydraulic line routing and leaks or rub points, correct issues, and, as directed, replace system filters or assist with wet-kit installation and testing.
Check air-brake function and air-line routing, inspect for leaks or rub points, and inspect tires and wheels for condition, specification, size, and inflation.
Inspect and adjust batteries and battery cables; test lighting and electrical devices, including aiming headlights; record and report illuminated malfunction indicator lights to the lead person.
Scope assigned jobs and arrange parts, supplies, and forms in advance of the work.
Perform other duties or follow other instructions requested by the employee’s leader.