Job Description
Technical - Full-time
Description
Job Title: TRUCK HYDRAULICS TECHNICIAN
Salary: $24 – $27 an hour
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
Requirements:
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.
Must have a current driver’s license to move our vehicles.
Must be able to work the hours required; 10-hour shift Monday through Friday and a 4-hour shift two Saturdays a month.
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