1st Shift Truck Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions of Role:

• Meeting USDA, HACCP, GMFP, OSHA and Company standards, and under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager.
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds and projects on all plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
• Performing preventative maintenance on plant equipment in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner.
• Responding to breakdown calls in a professional, safe, and timely manner. (Down equipment takes priority over all other responsibilities).
• Track truck & trailer status in accordance with DOT regulations and company rules.
• Tracking parts usage and order replacement parts as needed within specified budget.
• Managing contracted projects from start to finish.
  Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must possess the following:
5 years' experience in truck and facilities maintenance and/or automotive experience. WILLING TO TRAIN

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required for job role.
• Protective Eye Wear
• Ear Plugs
• Hard Hat
• Hair Net
• Protective Coat (clothing protector)
• Impervious Boots / Shoes

Key Measurable Results:

• Mechanical Uptime
• Safety Performance
• Self-Improvement

Physical Qualifications:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined.
• Must be able to twist, bend, reach, and sit for 8 hours or the duration of the shift, in a wet cold environment.
• Must be able to get underneath or mount equipment ranging from below grade (below floor level) up to 17 feet and in a space of 2’x 2’or larger to perform repairs and inspections.
• Must be able to physically perform equipment repairs in a slippery/uneven environment which includes but is not limited to slopped flooring, pitched flooring, steps throughout work areas, etc.
• Must be able to lift, tighten (“torque”) equipment up to approximately 70 pounds.
• Must be able to safely & efficiently make machine / equipment repairs in a seriously demanding, challenging, fast-paced, high pressure and tense atmosphere.

D esired Attributes:

• Experience with maintenance of a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation program and Michigan Transportation Guide.
• Automotive maintenance experience is acceptable and will train the right candidate.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Schedule work with customers (including various company departments and individuals), and initiate work orders, house requisitions and orders from stock.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job and instructing others.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.