Senior Truck Technician

Description:

Position Summary

This position requires a highly skilled and experienced mechanic responsible for performing advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on heavy equipment vehicles and compactor/balers. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of journey-level or senior level experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment and will possess expert level technical knowledge to diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems. This role involves leading by example, mentoring jr technicians, and working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership & communication skills, attention to detail and a commitment to safety, productivity and high quality work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform advanced-level preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment
• Lead diagnostic efforts and provide guidance to other technicians on complex repairs
• Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs diesel engines, automatic electronic transmissions and transaxles, manual drive trains and axles, drive shafts, differentials, suspension and steering systems, hydraulic/air/anti-lock brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning systems, low-pressure air systems, fuel systems, lubrication systems, exhaust systems, hydraulic systems, radio systems, and other types of communication equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance, repairs and overhauls diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment
• Generates and maintains vehicle and equipment maintenance records and work orders; makes emergency service calls when necessary and assists other Mechanics as needed
• Punctual, regular and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment required
• Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with heavy truck systems and components
• Communicate clearly and concisely with co-workers, team members, and customers, both verbally and in writing
• Work independently with minimal supervision, following broad direction and handling high-pressure environments
• Read and understand complex mechanical, electrical, and maintenance information, including repair manuals and schematics
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems in vehicles and equipment
• ASE (E1-E3) certified desired
• Maintain physical ability to repair, replace, and install various equipment, including operating tools, power equipment, and diagnostic systems
• Perform work in outdoor and indoor environments, handling exposure to weather, chemicals, hazardous substances, and dangerous equipment
• Use specialized equipment like scan tools, welders, and diagnostic devices to perform repairs and maintenance
• Operate and repair diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, braking systems, suspension, steering, and other key components
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues and communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License is strongly preferred
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards and continuous improvement

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

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. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; balance; bend and reach with hands and arms; use feet to operate foot pedal operation and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb ladders, sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

SWS Equipment is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.