Truck Equipment Service/Repair Technician at Palmer Trucks – Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Summary: The primary function of the Fab Shop Hydraulic Repair Technician is to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems on vocational vehicles. Daily use of power and hand tools.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems on vocational vehicles.

· Determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems.

· R&R Hydraulic Pumps, Cylinders and Hoses/Fittings

· R&R PTO’s (Power Take-Offs)

· Utilize pressure washer if bottom of truck/transmission needs cleaned off prior to repair

· Welding (Mig)

· Basic Electrical

· Accurately records time, cause and correction on Repair Orders.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

[j1] Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Position requires the ability to operate motor vehicles and have safe driving record. Current Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required.

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.

Sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment (or operate a PC), mechanical tools such has wrenches, sockets, grips, air tools, and other basic shop tools.

Ability to climb ladders

Ability requires a person to bend, twist, squat, reach in order to perform tasks on truck components.

Ability to lift a minimum of 60lbs unassisted.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, due to tools and engine noise.

Revised May 2023

Reports To Fab Shop Manager

Competencies:

Individuals need to have the following

1. Resiliency: Quickly recovering from adversity. Demonstrates the ability to overcome setbacks. Strives to remain optimistic in light of adversity.

2. Personal Accountability: Willing to take ownership of situations. Being answerable for personal actions. Demonstrates the ability to self-evaluate. Strives to take responsibility for his or her actions.

3. Problem Solving: Defining, analyzing and diagnosing key components of a

problem to formulate a solution. Identifies the multiple components of problems and their relationships. Prioritizes steps to a solution. Understands and defines the problem before jumping to a solution.

4. Continuous Learning: Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts,

technologies and/or methods. Takes initiative in acquiring and mastering the skills and knowledge requirements of a position. Keeps abreast of current or new information through reading and other learning methods.

5. Time and Priority Management: Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to

deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames. Effectively manages difficulties and delays to complete tasks on time. Reduces the amount of time spent on non-priorities.

6. Goal Orientation: Setting, pursuing and attaining goals, regardless of

obstacles or circumstances. Acts instinctively to achieve objectives without supervision.

Expends the necessary time and effort to achieve goals.

7. Creativity and Innovation: Creating new approaches, designs, processes,

technologies and/or systems to achieve the desired result. Notices unique patterns, variables, processes, systems or relationships.

Behaviors

Organized Workplace - The job requires establishing and maintaining specific order in daily activities.

Analysis - The job requires compiling, confirming, and organizing information.

Persistence - The job requires finishing tasks despite challenges or resistance.

Consistent - The job requires predictable performance in repetitive situations.

Following Policy - The job requires adhering to rules, regulations or existing methods.

People-Oriented - The job requires building rapport with a wide range of individuals.

Customer-Oriented - The job requires identification and fulfillment of customer expectations.