Wrecker Body Assembly / Service Technician

Columbus•Columbus, MS

About The Position

WATERS has been a family-owned business for over 80 years (currently in its 4th generation), opening our doors in 1938. We are a dealer for International Trucks and IC School Buses (Prestige Certified), Collins Buses, Maintainer Service Trucks/Bodies, Jerr-Dan Wreckers/Carriers, Idealease Truck Rental/Leasing, several different Trailer Lines, and all the parts and services that go with them. We also have several contracts for plant and facilities maintenance. WATERS has 8 locations around Mississippi and as we continue to go, we're looking to add dedicated team members to become a part of our family! This position is responsible for assembling, repairing, and maintaining industrial trucks / wreckers and their associated bodies according to dealership and factory specifications.

Requirements

Must have good knowledge of basic hand tools
Must have general knowledge of Light / Medium duty trucks
Must have the ability to read a tape measure accurately
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently

Nice To Haves

Experience assembling bodies on trucks/vehicles a plus
Technical school degree OR six months to one year related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Being aligned with our culture is VITAL. Candidate must embody and promote the WATERS Family Values . A summary of our values are below:
Customers - Customers First. Dedicated to the highest level of customers satisfaction.
Integrity - Do the Right Thing. Maintain integrity in all we do.
Employees - Take care of our employees.
Team - One Team, One Family. B.O.B.
Excellence - Be the Best of the Best.
Empowerment - Empower our employees.
Accessibility - Be hands on and accessible to our customers and employees.
Safety - Prioritize safety.
Performs work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer
Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
Communicates with service advisor/ dispatcher immediately if additional work is needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time
Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order
Road tests vehicles when required.
Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.