Truck Electronics Technician

 

 

Job Title: Truck Electronics Technician

Reports to: Truck Electronics Team Leader / Director of Operations

Department: Operations

 

Job Summary: Responsible for custom electronic installation of customer’s trucks.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Support daily functions including, but not limited to:

• Install electric circuits (wiring) for various electrical accessories including lighting, automatic salting controls, sensors, and switches
• Utilize prints and diagrams electrical systems in truck build-up processes
• Regular communication with Team Leader and Operations Manager to assess assigned job and identify parts and materials required for build up
• Working cooperatively and proactively with customers
• Develop continual process improvement with managers and co-workers
• Parts delivery and pickup
• Janitorial work beyond keeping work area uncluttered and swept
• Work a 10-hour shift Monday through Friday, and a 4 hour shift two Saturdays a month
• Other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Required Skills/Abilities:

• General comprehension of, and experience in, the truck build up process
• General understanding of truck components
• General understanding of electrical circuits, including knowledge of laws of current flows as it relates to voltage drop in determining wire size required in various circuits
• General mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work alone with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to use hand tools
• Follow all company safety rules and policies and operate equipment in a safe manner
• Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, diagrams, schematics, and prints
• Ability to effectively perform job functions with input from manager and customers
• Great attitude and ability to work with others
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Knowledge of computers and various software programs is desirable
• Knowledge of on-board truck computer controls; including electrical multiplexing and CAN Bus systems is desirable

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current regular driver’s license to move our vehicles
• Forklift operator certification
• Overhead crane operator certification
• Experience installing electric components such as lighting and controls, with and understanding of 12v relays
• Knowledge and experience in efficient wiring, drilling holes, making connections, and soldering

Physical Requirements (representative but not exhaustive):

• Sitting, crouching, kneeling
• Fit in tight spaces
• Manual finger dexterity
• Heavy lifting; 50 pounds or more
• Twisting, bending, reaching, and stretching
• Long periods of standing
• Exposure to shop noise and dust
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures

Core Values:

• Integrity with a strong moral compass
• Exceptional work ethic with grit
• Team player attitude
• Innovation

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen (including THC/marijuana), physical, and background check.
• Must have a current drivers license to move our vehicles.
• Must be able to work 7am-5pm shifts Monday through Friday and 7am-11am shifts two Saturdays a month.

$24.00-$27.00 per hour