Technician - Truck and Bus Shop

Description


Position at MacAllister Machinery


Join Our Team at MacAllister Machinery!

At MacAllister Machinery, we provide top-quality service and repair for equipment. We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled Truck and Bus Shop Technician to join our team. You will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise and make a significant impact on our customers' success.

Why Join MacAllister Machinery:

• Positive and Inclusive Environment:
• Be part of a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.
• Supportive Team:
• Join a team that values collaboration and support, creating a rewarding workplace.
• Access to Resources and Training:
• Enjoy access to excellent resources and training, empowering you to enhance your skills.
• Competitive Compensation:
• Highlight any competitive salary or benefits package offered.
• Professional Development:
• Mentor opportunities for continuous learning and career growth within the company.
• Stability:
• MacAllister has been in business since 1945!

Position Summary

This position is responsible for troubleshooting and performing truck and/or bus repair jobs within a shop environment.
Position Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled services and repairs on truck or buses (engines, drivetrain, chassis, electrical systems) in the shop using proper tools and procedures
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and efficiently; work orders, service reports, allocation of time, and tracking parts
• Maintain customer satisfaction by ensuring customer needs and deadlines are met
• Complete all scheduled repairs in a safe and efficient manner
• Follow all safety and contamination control rules and regulations
• Adheres to all safety rules and maintains quality housekeeping in work area
• Maintain company issued equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No formal responsibility for supervising others

Position Requirements

Required:

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• 3 years or more of mechanical experience with diesel engines and/or in a position with a working knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, and drivetrain repairs

Preferred:

• 5 years or more experience with diesel engines (Caterpillar or Cummins is a plus) and/or in a position with a working knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, and drivetrain repairs
• Medium Duty Cummins Engine Certification

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of power train, diesel engines, and electrical systems
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written and listening skills.
• Strong multitasking abilities, detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional demeanor with both internal and external contacts including personal appearance and friendly, courteous treatment of peers and people at all levels inside and outside the organization
• Strong computer skills experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the ability to learn CAT/MacAllister/Michigan Cat systems
• Ability to build and maintain effective customer and professional relationships through strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on relationship-building and consistent demonstration of solid professional judgment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Occasional confined sitting (at computer, in car, etc.)
• Occasional non-confined sitting (able to move about at will.)
• Frequent standing or walking
• Frequent rapid use of arms, hands or fingers, in handling or manipulating objects, or operating equipment, tools and/or instruments requiring fine eye-hand coordination
• Frequent repeated bending, crouching, stretching, up and down stairs, or crawling
• Frequent unaided lifting of objects up to 20 pounds; Occasional unaided lifting of objects up to 75 pounds
• Occasional working at heights (such as scaffolding, rooftops, or ladders)
• Frequent communication with other individuals. Must be able to able to exchange accurate information when speaking with customers, coworkers, and/or vendors
• Frequent use of near and far vision acuity. Must be able to identify objects within two feet or less and at a distance of 20 feet.

Work Environment of Position

Frequent exposure to:

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
• Vibrations (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
• Air particles (Dust, gas, fumes, steam, chemicals, and etc)
• Outside weather conditions
• High voltage system
• Walking or standing on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds)
• Moving mechanical parts machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
• Wearing protective equipment (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)

Other Requirements of Position

• Major responsibilities typically require a modest amount of creativity and latitude. Employee typically operates under general instructions with some established procedures and policies
• If an error is made while in this position, it will require some effort to identify the effort and can impact the company in regards to safety, productivity, and financial
• Frequently communicates with management, coworkers, and vendors
• Maintains equipment and supplies to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment, and to prevent accidents

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.