Diesel Technician- Level 2

Madison Spring, Inc.; Monona, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Spring, Inc. in Monona, WI, is seeking a hands-on Installation & Repair Technician to service suspension, steering, and trailer components on used trucks and trailers.

You will perform king pin and steering components installation, leaf springs, axles, wheel bearings maintenance, trailer hitch installs, and basic welding. The role requires lifting 75 lbs, standing/walking 10k steps daily, and a clean driving record. Strong mechanical aptitude and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and openness to learn.
• High mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Owns installation and repair of suspension & trailering products for used vehicles.
• Install king pins and steering components including gear boxes on LD & HD trucks & trailers.
• Re-bush suspension beams, torque rods and arms on LD & HD trucks & trailers.
• Bore and sleeve axles on LD & HD trucks & trailers.
• Install new leaf springs and air springs on LD & HD trucks & trailers.
• Perform truck alignments on LD & HD trucks & trailers.
• Add extra leaves and repair leaf spring assemblies on LD & HD trucks & trailers.
• Change Mack trunnion stands.
• Perform brake jobs on LD & HD trucks & trailers.
• Repack wheel bearings and install electric brakes on trailers.
• Re-bush leaf springs on LD & HD trucks & trailers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reliable attendance

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Ability to read repair orders

Tablet usage

Safety conscious

Job description

Description

Position Description

Owns installation and repair of suspension & trailering products for used vehicles.

Accountabilities

INSTALLATION & REPAIR (85%)

• Install king pins and steering components including gear boxes on LD & HD trucks & trailers
• Re-bush suspension beams, torque rods and arms on LD & HD trucks & trailers
• Bore and sleeve axles on LD & HD trucks & trailers
• Install new leaf springs and air springs on LD & HD trucks & trailers
• Perform truck alignments on LD & HD trucks & trailers
• Add extra leaves and repair leaf spring assemblies on LD & HD trucks & trailers
• Change Mack trunnion stands
• Perform brake jobs on LD & HD trucks & trailers
• Repack wheel bearings and install electric brakes on trailers
• Re-bush leaf springs on LD & HD trucks & trailers

WELDING (5%)

• Perform basic welding tasks

TRAILER HITCH INSTALLATION (5%)

• Install trailer hitches on used vehicles

SHOP CLEANING (5%)

• Pickup and organize tools & equipment.
• Sweep/clean floors after job completion.
• Dispose of waste/used products.

Impacts

• Consistent and timely installs for used vehicles.
• Improved safety and efficiency with clean shop environment.

Requirements

Required Competencies

• Reliable attendance and openness to learn.
• Interest in working in a shop environment.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 75lbs and walk 10,000 steps per day on a regular basis.
• High mechanical aptitude
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use a tablet device
• Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms & repair manuals
• Experience in spring & suspension on heavy duty trucks & trailers
• Ability to lift 75lbs and walk 10,000 steps per day on a regular basis.

Preferred Competencies

• Torching experience
• Hitch installation
• Welding experience
• Forklift experience