Technician A

Virginia Transportation Corp•Holladay, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician A will support the team during the second shift by maintaining diesel equipment operations, completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments, and keeping records. This role involves performing proficient inspection, diagnosis, and moderately complex repair of assigned vehicles and equipment. The Technician A will also provide assistance, guidance, and direction to other maintenance personnel, inspect the quality of outside/supplier repairs and/or rebuilds, and assess structural damage to assign needed repairs. Additionally, they will conduct safety checks on trucks, perform maintenance-related work as required, and estimate time and material costs on repairs. Maintaining clear communication with the Lead Mechanic/Foreman and other staff in the maintenance department is crucial. The role also includes keeping shop equipment operating, containing costs by using warranty and evaluating service/parts options, and managing inventory by ordering and verifying receipt of supplies. Keeping job knowledge updated through educational opportunities and reading technical publications is expected. Occasionally, the Technician A may perform service calls for emergency breakdowns and must maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, performing all work in accordance with established procedures.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in class 8 tractor truck maintenance with background of hydraulics.
Proficient in electronic diagnostics Cummins and Paccar.
Computer literate.
Attention to detail and possess a high level of accuracy.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ability to stay calm under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with dispatch team and auto haulers.
Excellent communication skills both internally and with customers.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL license is preferred but not required.
Certified welder is preferred but not required.
Experience with Peterbilt chassis a plus.
Knowledge of DOT compliance, laws, rules, regulations and safety is helpful.
Knowledge of transportation management system, a plus.
Microsoft, Outlook and Excel a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform proficient inspection, diagnosis and moderately complex repair of assigned vehicles and equipment.
Provide assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel.
Inspect the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds.
Assess structural damage and assign needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s).
Conduct safety checks on trucks.
Perform maintenance related work as required.
Estimate time and material costs on repairs.
Maintains a clear line of communication to the Lead Mechanic/Foreman and other staff in the maintenance department as needed.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Occasionally may perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established procedures.