Heavy Truck & Equipment Technician

AVR Inc.; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 91,748,000 - 131,148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits defined in

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

AVR Inc., a McNamara Company, in Elk River, MN, seeks a Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy trucks and equipment, collaborating with fellow technicians for efficient daily operations.

The role emphasizes diagnostics, inspections, field service, and safety compliance under company policies; DOT certification is preferred, with 1–2 years’ experience and technical training valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• DOT inspector certification is desired.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Technical college or technical training is preferred.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Commercial driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic and repair of mechanical concerns including electrical and diesel engine.
• Following troubleshooting flow charts and wiring schematics.
• Performing inspections and preventative maintenance at recommended intervals.
• Common repairs include brakes, tires, pneumatic leaks, hydraulic leaks, lights, and water leaks.
• Document all parts, labor, and notes on digital work orders.
• Some field service work required.
• Promote and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Diesel engines

Drivelines

Preventative maintenance

Welding

Documentation

Safety compliance

Field service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training

Job description

AVR Inc, a McNamara Company, is seeking a skilled Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician to join our team in Elk River. The technicians perform a wide variety of repairs and maintenance to heavy trucks and heavy equipment. You will work with other service technicians to support efficient day-to-day operations. Your day-to-day work involves tasks to continuously improve production processes, equipment reliability, and tools performance. This role is part of the Teamsters Union Local 120.

Position Description

This list of duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Diagnostic and repair of mechanical concerns including electrical, diesel engine, driveline, etc.
• Following troubleshooting flow charts and wiring schematics.
• Performing inspections and preventative maintenance at recommended intervals.
• Common repairs include brakes, tires, pneumatic leaks, hydraulic leaks, lights, water leaks.
• Document all parts, labor, and notes on digital work orders.
• Some field service work required.
• Promote and maintain a clean work environment.
• DOT inspector, we will certify if not already.
• Fosters compliance with all Company safety rules, policies, and procedures as well as with local, state and Federal regulatory agency requirements (OSHA, DOT, EFC and the like).
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Diagnostic and repair of mechanical concerns including electrical, diesel engine, drivelines, etc.
• Following troubleshooting flow charts and wiring schematics.
• Performing inspections and preventative maintenance at recommended intervals.
• Common repairs include brakes, tires, pneumatic leaks, hydraulic leaks, lights, and water leaks.
• Repairs include light fabrication and welding.
• Document all parts, labor, and notes on digital work orders.
• Some field service work required.
• Promote and maintain a clean work environment.
• Fosters compliance with all safety rules, policies and procedures to company, local, state, federal and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Description:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work collectively as a team and independently.
• Possess or willing to obtain DOT inspector certification.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Technical college or technical training is preferred.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Commercial driver’s license is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Exposure to outdoor work environments under varying conditions.
• Ability to work in high-paced, dynamic surroundings and swift decision-making.
• Ability to lift various dimensions and up to 75 lbs. frequently.
• Frequent travel between job sites.
• Health and Welfare benefits are defined in the CBA
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options as defined in the CBA
• Life insurance, voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage defined in the CBA
• Short-term and long-term disability as defined in the CBA

This position offers a pay range of $32.03 to $45.75 per hour depending on experience and tenure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

McNamara Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination, or any other protected class status.

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McNamara Companies highly encourages Women, People of Color, Veterans and people of all abilities to apply.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background checks and drug screening.