Truck Technician

J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.•Pataskala, OH

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Technician is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, and overhauling company trucks safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role prioritizes safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship to ensure all company trucks are in optimal operating condition.

Requirements

Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic equipment, telematics systems, and calibration tools.
Examines parts for damage or wear using micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools; replaces as needed.
Reads and interprets operating manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
Repairs and maintains brake systems, HVAC systems, transmissions, and other vehicle subassemblies.
Performs welding, soldering, and fabrication as required.
Properly handles and disposes of hazardous materials in compliance with environmental and regulatory guidelines.
Completes required paperwork, work orders, and logs accurately and on time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with modern diagnostic equipment, telematics systems, and calibration tools.
Experience with micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools.
Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
Experience repairing brake systems, HVAC systems, transmissions, and other vehicle subassemblies.
Welding, soldering, and fabrication skills.
Knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal.
Experience providing support to drivers with breakdowns or equipment concerns.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all company trucks are in a safe and operable condition.
Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic equipment, telematics systems, and calibration tools.
Repairs company trucks (and other company equipment) in a timely fashion to ensure on-time delivery of customer freight.
Promotes shop safety and always follows company safety policies and procedures.
Conducts preventive maintenance (fluid changes, lubrication, cleaning, inspections, and other routine maintenance tasks).
Diagnoses faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized testing equipment and calibration devices.
Examines parts for damage or wear using micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools; replaces as needed.
Reads and interprets operating manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
Tests mechanical and electrical systems post-repair to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer specifications, FMCSR, and DOT regulations.
Repairs and maintains brake systems, HVAC systems, transmissions, and other vehicle subassemblies.
Performs welding, soldering, and fabrication as required.
Properly handles and disposes of hazardous materials in compliance with environmental and regulatory guidelines.
Maintains clean and organized workspaces; follows all shop safety policies and procedures.
Participates in safety meetings and actively identifies potential hazards for correction.
Provides professional, courteous support to drivers with breakdowns or equipment concerns.
Collaborates effectively with team members, supervisors, and drivers to maintain workflow and repair schedules.
Completes required paperwork, work orders, and logs accurately and on time.
Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.