Trucking Mechanical Technician

Trucking Mechanical Technician

Clinton, IA 52732

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Trucking Mechanical Technician assists the Maintenance Manager for repairs and maintenance to the tractor/trailers, company-owned lawn equipment, company-owned vehicles, shop equipment, and shop clean-up. This position also is responsible for maintaining records and tracking equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Regular attendance and timeliness are an expectation.
• Job assignments / hours are subject to change to meet business and customer demands. Must be able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Provides tools and parts to the mechanic in the performance of repairs and/or maintenance to equipment.
• Assists in the repairs and maintenance of trailers – such as, bulk tank trailers, vans, and flat-bed trailers which could include welding.
• Assists in tire repairs and replacement.
• Assists in repairs and maintenance of company-owned lawn equipment.
• Assists in repairs and maintenance of company-owned vehicles.
• Assists in repairs and maintenance of shop equipment.
• Cleans tools and equipment.
• Performs all job duties in a safe manner, abiding by all company policies and procedures.

Additional Duties:

• Provides general clean-up of the shop area.
• Additional daily duties as assigned by on-site lead person / manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Previous mechanic experience (Preferred)
• Previous welding experience (Preferred)
• Previous tractor / trailer driving experience or a valid CDL Class A driver’s license (Preferred)
• Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected changes or modifications of daily work activity.
• Ability to perform multiple job duties as assigned.
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift limit of 50 lbs. from floor to waist on occasional basis.
• Any lifting over 50 lbs. requires assistance.
• Safely lift 20 lbs. overhead on an occasional basis.
• Ability to stand for 3 hours.at a time.
• Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, climb a ladder, push and pull, climb stairs, and work at heights.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Good hand strengths that do not have population normative deficits.
• Occasionally cranks dolly legs on van trailers to move trailers in or out of shop area.
• Good balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform medium-heavy cardiovascular step test.

Lifting limits are determined by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Occasional means up to 33% of workday. Grip strengths are determined by Mathowitz strength analysis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather – very hot or cold temperatures. Employee is exposed to varying noise levels. Exposed to contaminants; such as, but not limited to fuel, oil, solvents, penetrants, paints, and cleaners. Work may be performed in a cramped work space in awkward positions. The employee must wear required protective or safety equipment, such as, safety glasses, goggles, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, fall protection, hard hats.