Truck Equipment Mechanic - TowZone

Technical Information

Employee Type: Full Time – Non Exempt
Pay Type: Hourly
Starting Pay Level: $20/hr
Maximum Pay Rate: None

Summary

This position provides installation, maintenance, and repair services to light, medium, and heavy duty trucks and related equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a variety of truck sizes and types as well as the equipment associated with them.

 

Skill Summary

The following is an example of some of the skills & equipment knowledge the ideal candidate will possess:

• Welding (includes MIG, TIG, Stick, etc)
• Snow plows
• Dump bodies
• Lift axles
• Salt spreaders
• Platform & service bodies
• PTO/Pumps
• Wet line kits
• Headache racks
• Emergency lighting
• Trailer hitches
• Bumper pull & gooseneck trailers

The above list is neither inclusive nor exhaustive, but serves as an example of the type of work that can be expected. Experience in any of the above areas are considered a positive addition when reviewing a candidate, though not all are required for a given candidate.

 

 

Position Requirements

The following items are considered requirements for the position:

• Excellent attendance
• Aptitude for mechanical work
• Desire to perform physically demanding work with a dedication to detail
• Pride in quality of work performed
• Read work orders and write time keeping and notes
• Read & understand schematics
• Positive attitude & strong work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance occasionally
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally
• Ability to regularly lift or carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand, crouch, kneel, sit, or lay for extended periods of time
• Basic tools (tool list provided upon request), including rolling toolbox

Position Benefits

The following is a brief, but not necessarily inclusive, list of benefits associated with the position of mechanic:

• Schedule
  • 1st Shift work – Standard schedule for all mechanics is 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • Standard work week of Monday through Friday
  • Occasional overtime (earlier start time or some weekend work)
  • Guaranteed 40 hours scheduled per week
• Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Short & long term disability
  • 401k plan
• Time Off
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Up to 3 weeks of vacation
  • Flexibility to take time off via 24 point attendance system
  • Personal Time Allowance to take time off without points