Truck Technician
J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.•Forest Park, GA
•$23 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, or overhauling Company trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- 1 or more year’s diesel technician experience is required
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of truck repair (engines, brakes, A/C, etc.)
- Must have own tools
- Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and willing to double check all work prior to signing off on it
- Excellent time management skills
Nice To Haves
- A/C Certification, air brake certification, and diesel certification all desired but not required
- Participation in the ASE certification process desired
- CDL (Commercial Driver’s License Class A) strongly desired
Responsibilities
- Ensures that all Company trucks are in a safe and operable condition
- 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
- Performs preventive maintenance on Company trucks (fluid changes, cleaning, lubrication, and other routine maintenance work)
- 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 excessive wear using micrometers and gauges
- Replaces damaged or worn parts
- Reads and understands operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Tests mechanical products and equipment on the truck after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications and FMCSR & D.O.T.
- Assembles gear systems and aligns frames and gears
- Repairs brake systems
- Repairs HVAC systems
- Repairs electrical systems
- Welds/solders broken parts and structural members using electric or gas welders and soldering tools
- Cleans parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
- Adjusts, maintains, and repairs/replaces subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
- Completes the required paperwork and/or logs in a timely manner (work orders and invoices)
- Cleans and maintains the shop
- Assists drivers with breakdown questions/concerns in a professional and courteous manner
- Treats all drivers with dignity and respect
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor
Benefits
- For information about our offered benefits please visit our benefits page https://jrschugelbenefits.com/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
