Rebuild Specialist

Rebuild Specialist

Under the direction of the Shop Manager or Shop Foreman at designated repair shops, the Rebuild Specialist will tear down and rebuild component truck parts according to current industry standards in Ford, GM, International and Toyota vehicles.

U-Haul Offers: Career stability, opportunities for advancement, Mindset App Reimbursement, Gym Reimbursement Program, health insurance & prescription plans, if eligible, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible, life insurance, MetLaw Legal program, MetLife auto and home insurance, discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 24-hour physician available for kids, dental & vision plans, business travel insurance, You Matter EAP, LifeLock Identity Theft Protection, critical illness/group accident insurance, Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program.

Note: Primary responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Primary Responsibilities

Position requires previous experience and satisfactory completion of repair courses in order to meet U-Haul standards.

1. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle
2. Know and understand the functions of the following: transmissions, axles, water pumps, steering pump, alternators, starters, surge brake units, etc.
3. Specialize in the rebuilding of component parts for trucks based on U-Haul standards as instructed
4. Ability to determine cause of failure and to repair or replace as needed
5. Identify failed parts compared to reusable parts in order to keep the cost of repairs to a minimum.

Tools/Skills/Mental Requirements

Reading & comprehension of technical manuals & newsletters; explaining technical information; instructing less experienced personnel in performing repair duties. Must use basic hand tools, power tools, micrometer, presses, pullers, cleaning machines, etc. Position requires close mental and visual attention on work coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention.

Physical Demands

The work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; lifting minimum 50 lbs assisted or unassisted.

Work Environment

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts or machines, fumes or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves or shields.

Other: Participation to enhance or upgrade existing mechanical/technical skills through "JET" program (Joint Efforts in Training) is strongly encouraged. Position requires a valid driver's license. Must maintain a good driving record to operate motor vehicles with both types of transmission (automatic or standard). Adhere to all local vehicular regulations while driving. Position requires the ability to maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all safety rules and procedures. It is mandatory that all accidents and injuries be reported immediately to the supervisor. Must maintain just-in-time production methods, along with total quality control at the source of the work being performed. Must read company publications such as "U-Haul News"; U-Haul Technical newsletters, and other publications provided by supervisor to understand U-Haul's Primary Service Objective (to provide better and better product and service to more and more people at a lower and lower cost.) Perform other related duties as required or assigned including assisting in the recovery of lost or stolen U-Haul property and equipment. The person assigned to this job is subject to performing any duties relating to serving the customer.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.