Auto Electrician

Spartan Truck is seeking an Auto Electrician to perform electrical diagnostics, repairs, and installations on refuse vehicles and related equipment. This role involves troubleshooting electrical systems, installing components such as power take-offs (PTOs) on transmissions, and ensuring all electrical functions operate efficiently and safely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following (other duties may be assigned):

1. Install, diagnose, and repair electrical components in refuse vehicles, including wiring, fuses, relays, and control systems.
2. Perform installations of Power Take-Offs (PTOs) on transmissions, ensuring proper integration with vehicle systems.
3. Inspect and troubleshoot electrical faults, including short circuits, faulty connections, and battery-related issues.
4. Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and service manuals to diagnose and repair issues efficiently.
5. Maintain high safety standards and ensure compliance with electrical regulations.
6. Ensure all installations and repairs meet quality standards and operational efficiency requirements.

Competency:

Two (2) years of experience as an auto electrician or in a related field.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including fuses, relays, wiring, and battery systems.
• Experience with PTO installations on transmissions.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Committed to maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Working Conditions:
This is an Exempt level position working in a Manufacturing environment. Exposure to paint and other paint related products on a continuous basis. Proper safety equipment will be provided.

Physical Demand Statement:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

For over 50 years, Spartan Truck Co. remains the #1 leader in the refuse truck industry in Arizona and California. Spartan is a world-class leader in the design, manufacture, sale and servicing of high-performing refuse vehicles.

Supplemental Information

Universal Waste Systems / Spartan celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.