Job Description
Are you a new graduate from a diesel trade school diesel, or are you looking to make a change in the new year? Shenandoah Fleet, has an immediate opening for a junior level heavy truck technician in our Pittsburgh, PA location. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of equipment on our contract with Allegheny County. Good hours, convenient location, excellent benefits.
Job Duties: - Performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs to all vehicles and equipment assigned to the vehicle maintenance shop.
- Completes work order documents noting time and parts and supplies used.
- Verifies working order of equipment after servicing is complete.
- Performs repair work assigned by lead; may perform road tests on vehicles and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
- Reports work status and special problems to lead or foreman in a timely manner.
- Accurately records time, details and parts of repairs
- Performs work as directed by lead or foreman
- Adheres to all safety procedures – OSHA, Company and Customer safety standards
- Follows verbal and written instructions; meet schedule and attendance requirements; performs all physical requirements of position
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with managers, coworkers, and user departments.
Requirements:
- Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a minimum of two years’ experience performing functions such as inspection, repair, modification or troubleshooting equipment
- Must have at least one ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck, or must obtain one ASE in Medium/Heavy Truck path within 90 days of hire
- Ability to diagnose and repair all types of equipment
- Use and care of required tools and equipment; must provide own tools and rollaway box
- Must be able to perform all physical requirements of position
- Regular attendance required
- Graduation from an accredited technical school, apprentice program, or verified military schooling program teaching the mechanic trade
- Valid commercial operator’s license required for heavy equipment or ability to obtain one; Must maintain current license during the period of employment
- Basic computer skills required; Knowledge of fleet management system preferred
- Demonstrated ability to perform complete operational checks
- Good technical knowledge; excellent people skills and focus on superior customer service.
- Additional training for Hazardous Waste Accumulation, Pollution Prevention and other training related to the position may be required
- Team player; ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with others.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English for a working knowledge of hazardous, safety, and environmental warnings, as per contract requirement.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of all types of motor vehicles
Accountable for:
- Timely completion and accuracy of all work.
- Working closely and harmoniously with other employees.
- Adherence to contract requirements, safety and health regulations, and company policies.
Work Conditions:
- May perform work both indoors and outdoors as needed.
- May be periodically exposed to inclement weather conditions or other work conditions by nature.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, kneel and squat or reach with body, arms and/or legs to perform repairs and inspections
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times
- Must be able to stand for long periods
- Ability to climb in and out of vehicles
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to work with small fasteners or components
Other:
- Competitive pay; excellent benefits
- Incentive pay for each current ASE certification
- 401K with employer match
- Shift: 6 am- 3pm, Monday-Friday.
- Extended hours during snow season.
To apply, go to Employment and search Allegheny County
Must have satisfactory background and MVR check, and “clean” drug screen.
Shenandoah Fleet is an equal opportunity employer; E-Verify employer.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Apprenticeship, New year, Immediate start, Outdoor, Shift work, Monday to Friday,