Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Maintenance IIAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.The positions within Maintenance II are responsible for a wide variety of maintenance work on equipment, factory vehicles, and the overall facility. The employee must be able to troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems. They assist in training new employees and must maintain a clean and safe working environment.Essential FunctionsCommunicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environmentFollow written and verbal instructions to complete tasksLift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.Check and review work orders and complete tasks on a priority basisInspect and troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problemsReplace and/or repair worn-out, broken, and damaged components, equipment, and partsOperate a crane/hoist for heavy liftingOperate forklift, tow motor, tractors, and other facility vehicles safelyInspect forklifts and tow motors before, during, and after operationHandle wires and hardwareTransport tools, parts, supplies, and equipment safely throughout the facilityUse a variety of hand and power toolsReport repair statuses to department supervisorsCommunicate using hand held radios with other maintenance personnelKnowledge in welding, metal fabrication, and/or technical equipmentAssist co-workers with heavy lifting of partsSweep and clean shop areasWork required hours and have an excellent attendance recordWork overtime as neededMaintain a clean and safe working environmentMarginal Work Functions*These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.Enter data into computer program*Take apart and set up office walls and furniture*Work with other co-workers in the same area*Fix and repair forklifts and tow motor complications*Assist in training new employees*Work outside in all weather conditions: snow, rain, heat, and cold to complete tasks*Basic QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent educationForklift CertifiedAt least three years of semi-skilled maintenance experiencePreferred Qualifications to complete Essential FunctionsAssociate's Degree in Electro Mechanical TechnologyPrior experience in maintenance at Pierce ManufacturingKey Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions*All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.Perform all assigned tasksDemonstrate strong interpersonal communication skillsRecognize and react to abnormal operating conditionsFollow instructions from supervisors and other co-workersUse and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environmentHear safety alarms, other co-workers, and from hand held radiosPerform counting tasksRead safety manuals, blue prints, and work ordersUnderstand and identify safety issuesMaintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floorMaintain balance when climbing onto a forklift truck, ladders, and stepsIndividually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 poundsTolerate constant standing and sitting while performing tasksTolerate occasional kneeling, crouching and confined space while performing tasksHave good hand eye coordinationUse both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of partsOperate and access heavy equipment safely and effectivelyRemember task sequence and safety constraints