INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN -Electrical/Hydraulic/Mechanical/Weld.

Installation Technician

Location: Kansas City, MO

SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing heavy duty modifications on trucks and truck mounted equipment, plus vehicle repair and maintenance work in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards under the general direction of the Frame Shop Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Installation and removal of different types of truck bodies and equipment
• Modification of truck wheelbases.
• Installation and removal of truck suspensions.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards.
• Fabrication and installation of components related to truck equipment installations.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all tools at all times.
• Uses and maintains all necessary shop equipment required to complete any repairs or PM inspections.
• Disposes of used oil, grease, antifreeze and filters in the assigned location to insure EPA compliance.
• Cleans and properly equips assigned area to perform all necessary repairs to equipment.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Ensures that customers’ trucks are kept clean.
• Works with all departments in harmony.

Must have a working knowledge and understanding of the Company’s Job Safety policies pertaining to this position. Attends and participates in Custom Truck safety training classes.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED include the following:

Welding and fabrication.

• Knowledge of 12V electrical systems including multi-plex wiring
• Basic understanding of truck mounted hydraulic systems and installation procedures
• Ability to follow both written and verbal installation instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

ASE certification preferred. One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. General mechanical skills required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively before individual customers or groups of customers or employees of organization or parent organization.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Highly detail oriented and organized in work. Acceptable written and oral communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a customer service focus with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results. Must have initiative and the ability act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Must possess a strong desire to learn. Mechanical skills/experience with heavy trucks and heavy equipment are a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to walk; to climb stairs and ladders, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee is regularly required to move about the facility. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to seek assistance in the lifting of more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work well within a matrix organization.

I have read and understand all the requirements of this position. I can perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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