Job Description

Job Location: Cash-Wa Aberdeen - Aberdeen, SD 57401,

Position Type: Full Time, Lead Maintenance Technician

We are looking for a Lead Maintenance Technicon to oversee a small team and responsible for fixing, servicing, and maintaining over a dozen semi-trucks and trailers with short turnaround times. Duties performed by you and the team include basic servicing to maintain the equipment, performing brake jobs, doing trailer repairs, clutch adjustments and repairs, cooling system repairs, and more. In addition, this position will oversee facility needs; some will require hands-on work, while others will be coordinating with outside companies.

Shift: On-site hours will typically average 40-50 hours/week

Summary: This is a hands-on working position responsible for the entire fleet, including Tractors, Trailers, Straight Trucks, Refrigeration Units. Also includes overseeing the company property and some warehouse equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Trucks & Trailers

• Maintain a schedule for PM’s and tracking work orders, scheduling activities, and analyzing performance. The fleet maintenance system will keep track of scheduled PMs and DVIR’s.
• Repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles, ensuring meets safety and performance requirements.
• Service of fleet vehicle per required schedules
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and make necessary repairs, adjustments, or replacements.
• Perform roadside repairs and adjustments
• Schedule outside repairs as needed pending confirmation with Fleet Manager
• Using laptop to document repairs into RTA360

Inventory

• Purchase parts using POs as needed while maintaining inventory costs
• Keep parts stocked and organized, while tracking the usages in the online system

Fueling & Washing

• Occasionally may need to wash out a trailer or wash tractor

General

• Other duties as necessary

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100lbs
• Regularly performing work requiring standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas

Other Requirements

• Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
• 3 years of experience performing repair and maintenance on heavy trucks and diesel engine vehicles, equipment and related components is required
• Some leadership experience is strongly desired
• Ability to use repair manuals, online services, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot or repair vehicle or component failure.
• Valid driver’s license, CDL preferred, for roadside assistance help and to test drive equipment as necessary
• Good driving record
• Basic computer skills

Required Education

• High school or equivalent
• Diesel Technology Certificate or Degree Preferred

Qualifications