Tech I - Transmission

Kirby Corporation • Piscataway Twp, NJ

7d • $40 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for diagnosing problems and performing standard mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies. This position is a Union position. Employees are required to join IUOE Local 15C after 90 days of employment. Pay Rates: Tech I - $39.71 per hour Tech II - $44.57 per hour Tech III - $46.91 per hour Employees with a CDL earn an additional $0.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED along with three to five years related experience.
• OR Technical degree and certification in a diesel repair program.
• Full set of basic hand tools both standard and metric, including torque wrenches and toolbox.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, CDL a plus.
• Electrical diagnostic familiarity – use of a multimeter, understanding schematics, basic circuit knowledge
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.
• Ability to utilize laptop and portable diagnostic tools required.
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Top pay rate offered for the following: Allison Transmission or any major heavy duty OEM transmission repair / rebuild experience.
• Cummins ISB, ISM, ISX, Cummins Insite experience
• Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer’s established guidelines and schedules.
• Ability to work with Allison diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting guidelines.
• Work with parts department to identify and order parts consistent with diagnosis.
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical repairs, up to and including complete disassembly and rebuild.
• Will consider experience from any major OEM.
• Complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate and timely manner detailing labor operations (Complaint, Cause, Correction).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Benefits

• Benefits are issued through the Union and include paid holidays and PTO, Pension/Annuity, Medical, Dental, and Vision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees