BT&T Shop Technician

Shop Technician

Shop Technicians are responsible for DOT-certified testing, maintenance, and repair of tankers and trailers.

Job Summary:

As a Shop Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining and repairing various types of tanks and trailers, ensuring they are in optimal working condition and meet safety and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to DOT-certified testing, maintenance, and repair of tankers and trailers. Your expertise will contribute to the efficient operation of the shop, providing high-quality repair and maintenance services to our clients.

Primary Job Duties:

• Adhere to the company's Vision and Core Values.
• Adhere and comply with the company's handbook and company policies.
• Follow standard work methods on assignments and request guidance for any project conflicts or gaps, including issues with any work orders, repair, delays, and/or deadlines.
• MIG/TIG welding of truck/trailer components.
• Install and repair 12V electrical systems and plumbing systems.
• Inspect and test electrical, plumbing, suspension, and brake systems.
• Perform light mechanical work on trucks, including installing and repairing brake systems.
• Complete pressurized leak testing.
• May be required to do off-site service calls.
• Observe and adhere to safety and security procedures.
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications/Preference:

Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• One year of manufacturing or vocational experience in automotive, diesel mechanics, welding, or related fields preferred.
• Background working with trailer suspension, brake, and electrical systems preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic welding skills required.
• Working knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles is required.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Driver's License required
• Related industry certifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and understand English required; ability to read work orders and blueprints required.
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities and work with tight deadlines while exercising attention to detail required.
• Computer experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

Technicians must be able to be on their feet for up to 8 hours at a time; regularly stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Moderate physical activity and the ability to lift and move up to 50 to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or above 20 lbs. constantly unrestricted. Occasional lifting and moving of objects in excess of 100 lbs. - assistance required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the Technician may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, petroleum fumes and/or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, chemicals, and outside weather conditions. May work in confined spaces and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position; it is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The Company reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.