1st or 2nd Shift - Vehicle Maintenance Technician

McNeilus Steel, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a new team member to join our Truck Shop department. The 1st shift position works Monday-Friday for 8-hour shifts and the 2nd shift position works Monday-Thursday for 12-hour shifts (11:00am to 11:00pm), with OT included in the scheduled times.

Nature Of Work

Vehicle Maintenance Technicians are responsible for repairing and maintaining the diesel and gasoline engines that power the delivering fleet as well as Company owned automobiles, machinery, and equipment. Vehicle Maintenance Technicians spend the majority of their time performing preventive maintenance procedures to ensure that the equipment will operate safely and efficiently. Routine inspections are performed to inspect the vehicle brake systems, steering, wheel bearings, fluid levels, electrical systems and more. It is quite common for Vehicle Maintenance Technicians to handle a variety of repairs on a daily basis, such as working on a vehicle's electrical system one day to completing a major engine repair the next.

Vehicle Maintenance Technicians use a variety of tools to complete their work, and are required to furnish and/or purchase their own hand tools. Large maintenance equipment and tools will be provided upon request by the Company.

Working Conditions

Vehicle Maintenance Technicians work mainly indoors within the Truck Maintenance building. The working environment is well lit and well ventilated. Occasional emergency repairs may have to be done, which require the technician to conduct repairs offsite.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and servicing to fleet and company-owned vehicles
• Inspect all fleet vehicles to ensure that D.O.T. requirements and standards are being met and correct any issues that may be of concern
• Communicate with local vendors to order necessary parts for repairs - Occasionally contact vehicle manufactures for assistance in repair procedures or specialty parts
• Review literature for new technologies, procedures, and processes for improving working conditions and conducting complex repairs
• Responsible for following all company safety policies
• Responsible for wearing assigned/proper personal protective equipment
• Perform other duties as instructed or assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English
• Completion of a formal diesel engine training program
• Maintain current DOT Inspector Certification
• Familiarity with gasoline and diesel engine components and knowledge of frequent repair procedures
• Valid State of Minnesota Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, local vendors, and supplier sales representatives
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to understand and operate complex computer equipment used for servicing practices as well as in the operation of fleet or Company-owned vehicles
• Ability to lift and carry 50-60 pounds

Benefits offered for this job

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Vision
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• 401(K)
• Uniform Allowance
• Boot Allowance
• Tool Allowance
• Flexible Spending Account