Posted by Aerotek

Heavy Vehicle - Service Technician
This is a customer support position responsible for repairing and servicing heavy vehicles.
In addition, the candidate must be able to solve customer problems and conduct repairs with the utmost level of safety and accuracy while being called upon to perform assembly & light manufacturing tasks.
The candidate must have an excellent mechanical skillset and be able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Works from work orders, specifications, manuals, schematics, prints and instructions + Reviews work orders, red books, change orders and/or all other order-affiliated documents in order to determine requirements. + Ability to learn Diagnostics and repair of a variety of systems and related components, including, but not limited to, aerial devices, fire pump systems, steering systems, braking systems, suspensions, charging and cranking systems, drive trains and a wide range of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems and Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) systems. + Ability to learn to troubleshoot basic engine and transmission problems, primarily focusing on interfacing with related vehicle systems.
Tests components to meet all applicable and required standards. + Ability to learn to use diagnostic software to troubleshoot diesel engines, transmissions, drive train components, generators and electrical systems used on fire apparatus. + Identifies and locates defective parts/components, removes and replaces parts/components and makes required adjustments. + Completes required documentation in timely manner + Completes work assignments within published standard time allocations +
QUALIFICATIONS
+ Must be able to read a tape measure down to 16th of an inch + Respond to customer service needs as required. + Ability to become proficient in the assembly of light vehicles and ambulance remounts as required. + Must have behavior of high-quality work and high productivity
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
+ Heavy truck automotive experience. + Experience in fire-rescue industry (preferred) + Experience in service of customized equipment and/or products.
(Preferred) + Experience with automotive diagnostic software (Preferred) + Experience with automotive multiplex electrical systems preferred (Preferred) + Possess and maintain a CDL B with air brakes driver's license.
PHYSICAL
Requirements:
1.
Lift/Push/Pull- Exerting up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 2.
Climbing- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. 3.
Stooping- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. 4.
Kneeling- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 5.
Crouching/Crawling/Reaching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. 6.
Standing- Particularly for sustained periods of time. 7.
Walking- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. 8.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment 9.
The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees.
We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity.
As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees.
Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services.
With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year.
Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions.
Learn more at Aerotek.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.