Equipment Technician

Responsibilities

• Responsible for light duty repairs including brake replacements and fluid changes on company tractors and trailers
• This role will specialize in troubleshooting and repairing equipment, maintaining preventative maintenance schedules on all tractors and trailers, and identifying, ordering, tracking, and managing parts
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Department of Transportation annual inspection requirements
• Equipment Technician, you will troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, recondition, and service tractors and trailers
• Communicate findings and recommendations to drivers and management
• You must be competent in safety and machine preparation and capable of managing work documentation
• Determine fleet condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives, comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards, and maintain vehicle appearance by cleaning and washing
• You will keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance, and calling for repairs
• You will be held accountable to comply with all defined business processes and the utilization of all technology platforms, as defined by Hyway

Requirements

• Live Hyway Traits of Reliable, Responsive, Adaptable, Passionate, and Innovative
• Take ownership of your Duty to Communicate all required and relevant information to necessary people, departments, and customers
• 3+ years of diesel mechanic experience
• Knowledge of tractor repair and services on vehicles
• Knowledge of refrigerated trailers is preferred
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Class A CDL preferred to test drive and/or move equipment as needed
• Good communication skills
• Strong ability to work independently and efficiently
• Stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Ability to move up to 85 pounds and lift 50lbs.
• Ability to work outside with varying temperatures, such as humidity, wet and dirty environments along with a moderate to high noise level
• Perform physical activities requiring considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials

Disclaimer:

This job description does not include every duty or responsibility that the employee may be asked to perform at some point in time. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Nothing in this job description is intended to give rise to an employer-employee relationship but not limited to an assumed offer of employment.

Hyway Transportation is an equal opportunity employer