Truck Hydraulics Technician

 

Truck & Trailer Specialties, with two Michigan locations, has been serving the public works and commercial trucking industry since 1974.  Truck & Trailer Specialties originated and remains in the small west Michigan town of Dutton, Michigan, located just south of Grand Rapids.  The company was founded by the father & son team of Cal and Dan Bouwman.  Spring of 2013 saw the opening of the newest Truck & Trailer facility in Howell, Michigan.  Truck & Trailer Specialties prides itself on extraordinary craftsmanship, ingenuity and loyal longtime customers.  All Truck & Trailer locations feature full-service, truck upfit facilities including body & paint shops, welding & fabrication capabilities, complete line of truck bodies & attachments, and mobile hydraulic system expertise specializing in closed-center systems with load-sense piston pumps, Bosch Rexroth being the premier supplier.

 

OUR BENEFITS 

Company-Paid Health Insurance  

Employer-Funded HRA Balance 

Company-Paid Life Insurance 

Additional Voluntary Insurance Options 

Eligible For Annual Pay Increases  

Eligible For Bi-Annual Bonuses  

3% Annual 401(k) Match  

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays  

Company-Paid Uniforms  

Up to $500 Annual Tool Allowance  

$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus 

 

Job Title: Truck Hydraulics Technician

Reports to: Truck Hydraulics Team Leader / Director of Operations

Department: Operations

 

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

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Support daily functions including, but not limited to:

•  Install, test, and diagnose hydraulic components including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, and filter assemblies
•  Hydraulic systems include open center, closed center with load sense pumps and EPC valve sections
•  Utilize prints and diagrams for hydraulic systems in truck build-up process
•  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 hydraulic systems; open and closed center; knowledge of laws relating to hydraulic flow, pressure, installation of components, adjustments, testing, etc.
•  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
•  Knowledge of computers and various software programs is desirable

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 – $27 per hour