Location: Des Moines, IA | Des Moines Shop
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The primary function for a Maintenance Technician will be to perform tractor and/or trailer preventative maintenance repairs to advance mechanical and electrical troubleshooting procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Repair and maintain company tractors and/or trailers using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and examine parts for defects and excessive wear
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits utilizing computer based software diagnostic programs and printed wiring schematics
• Recondition, repair and/or replace parts
• Perform routine maintenance checks including inspecting brake system, wheel bearings, electrical system, and air systems
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair engine/driveline/ABS related issues utilizing sound mechanical knowledge and computer based diagnostic programs
• Ability to set up and use common cutting, welding, and metal fabrication tooling and equipment as needed to complete trailer repairs
• Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
• Technical school degree and/or previous tractor/trailer repair experience
• Must have valid Driver’s License
• Must be attentive to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced, physically demanding workload
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to lift 100lbs repetitively and overhead
• Must be able to climb on/off trailers throughout the shift