Truck Technician / Mechanic

Truck Technician

Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri. The Truck Technician is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing on-highway trucks to ensure the customer receives maximum value for work performed.

Hourly Base Rate: $24.62 - $58.30 / hour

Benefits:

• Tool Reimbursement
• Work Boot Reimbursement
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Uniforms and Cleaning Services
• Paid Annual Training
• Long-term Incentive Program
• 401(k) with Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Account
• HSA / FSA Options
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D / Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Laptop for Troubleshooting and Ordering Parts
• Clearly Defined Path of Progression for Technical Advancement

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance for on-highway trucks
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems, give recommendations for repairs and make all critical repairs and adjustments
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision
• Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers on their repairs
• Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Physical & Working Requirements

• This role involves hands-on mechanical work in a shop environment. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include:
• Safely and repeatedly lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance
• Safely lifting, carrying, and lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials
• Climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights
• Standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods
• Safely operating tools and equipment

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments
• Knowledge of use of various on-highway trucks
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications
• Valid Class A CDL or B CDL or the ability to obtain one

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry (specifically with Class 8 trucks)
• Stable work history
• All makes and models of engine rebuilds
• Class A CDL