Service Repair Technician

Federal Signal Corporation; Streator, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vacuum truck and heavy equipment maintenance technician needed on site in the United States. This role involves mechanical assembly, diagnostics of electrical/hydraulic systems, and occasional welding and fabrication.

Overtime may be required and adherence to safety policies is essential. Responsibilities include reading blueprints and diagrams, coordinating with supervisors, and entering job data into the company system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints, hydraulic schematics, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Willingness to work overtime when requested.
• Ability to assemble components per drawings and/or verbal or written instructions.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and diagnose all systems related to a complete vacuum system.
• Strong ability to perform electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical applications, maintain a clean and safe workplace.

Responsibilities

• Service and/or repair vacuum trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Perform welding and fabrication as required (mig, stick, plasma, torch cutting).
• Read and understand technical instructions (blueprints, hydraulic schematics, diagrams and work instructions).
• Operate overhead crane, hoist, forklift, and tools to perform repairs and maintenance.
• Enter jobs into computer system in alignment with company processes.
• Communicate updates on equipment to Supervisor.
• Order parts.
• Work in alignment with OSHA safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Blueprint reading

Hydraulic & electrical systems

Safety compliance

Overtime willingness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Service and/or repair vacuum trucks and other types of heavy equipment
• Troubleshoot and evaluate various mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Perform some welding and fabrication as required (mig, stick, plasma, torch cutting)
• Read and understand technical instructions (blueprints, hydraulic schematics, diagrams and work instructions
• Operate overhead crane, hoist, forklift, and miscellaneous air and electric hand tools and measuring instruments as required to perform repairs and maintenance
• Complete shop maintenance during down time
• Enter jobs into computer system in alignment with company processes
• Communicate updates on equipment to Supervisor
• Order parts
• Work in alignment with all company and OSHA safety policies

Requirements:

• Ability to assemble components per drawings and/or verbal or written instructions.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and diagnose all systems related to a complete vacuum system.
• Strong ability to perform electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical applications, maintain a clean and safe workplace, must work in a manner deemed safe for self and others.
• Willingness to work overtime when requested.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of mechanical assembly experience with strong mechanical aptitude is required. Ability to read blue prints, hydraulic schematics, diagrams, and work instructions pro

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Experience

• Required
• 2-4 years:
• Experience as a Mechanic or related position

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