Shop Technician BU

AB Volvo; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group, including Volvo Construction Equipment, is seeking a maintenance technician to perform mechanical repairs and routine service on the full line of heavy equipment. You will diagnose engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and related systems in a shop setting.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 2 years on construction equipment, a valid driver’s license, and a personal toolkit. We value safety, customer focus, and willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on construction, automotive, agriculture, or mechanical related equipment.
• Prior experience in the construction equipment industry preferred.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must possess a set of tools sufficient to perform the job as required.
• Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Willingly accepts responsibility and is flexible to any assignment.
• Willingly works overtime when needed to complete an assigned task.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair work for this position will only be performed in the shop.
• Knowledge and proficiency in diagnosing, testing and repairing heavy equipment and related machinery.
• Understanding of basic repair diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to complete and submit service reports using detailed descriptions as directed.
• Provide professional repair guidance to customers regarding their equipment problems and or options to fix those problems.
• Perform mechanical repairs and service on the full line of products represented by VCES.
• Ability to work on or around heavy construction equipment, which requires climbing and accessing hard to reach areas.
• Consistent follow through on all job facets.
• Capable of working independently or in a team, as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Job Summary and Purpose

This position is responsible for the mechanical repairs and services on full line of heavy equipment and attachments. The technician will perform maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on the full line of Volvo Construction Equipment machinery and/or related equipment brands. This includes equipment components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and computers, electrical and structural repairs including welding. Additional duties include the ability to provide consistent communication with customers, vendors, internal and external staff.

• This position will champion a “Safety First”, “Customer Focused” and a “Continuous improvement” culture.
• Enforce and adhere to all company policies, procedures, standards, and values.
• Maintain excellent customer and employee relations.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all VCES safety guidelines, policies, and practices.

Main Tasks/ Responsibilities

• Service and repair work for this position will only be performed in the shop.
• Knowledge and proficiency in diagnosing, testing and repairing heavy equipment and related machinery.
• Understanding of basic repair diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to complete and submit service reports using detailed descriptions as directed.
• Provide professional repair guidance to customers regarding their equipment problems and or options to fix those problems.
• Perform mechanical repairs and service on the full line of products represented by VCES.
• Ability to work on or around heavy construction equipment, which requires climbing and accessing hard to reach areas.
• Consistent follow through on all job facets.
• Capable of working independently or in a team, as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education/Professional Qualifications required for the position

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on construction, automotive, agriculture, or mechanical related equipment.
• Prior experience in the construction equipment industry preferred.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must possess a set of tools sufficient to perform the job as required.
• Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Willingly accepts responsibility and is flexible to any assignment.
• Willingly works over time when needed to complete an assigned task.

Additional Important Requirements

• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing and frequent stooping, bending, crouching, and overhead reaching, with occasional climbing of stairs and steps or stepladder.
• Requires occasional lifting, pulling, caring, or pushing objects or materials, over 50lbs; and may frequently lifting, pulling, caring, or pushing objects or materials, up to 30lbs.
• May occasionally work around loud, noisy, and dusty equipment and environment.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Must be able to safely and properly handle, pneumatic and electric tools.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. The current starting pay rate for this role is $52.13/hour. Pay progression and future increases will be governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.

Job Category: Maintenance

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.