Transmission Shop Technician

Kirby; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Pension/Annuity

Medical, Dental, and Vision

PTO

Job summary

Kirby is seeking a qualified diesel technician to diagnose problems and perform standard mechanical repairs on customers' equipment, including transmissions and subassemblies, in a shop setting.

This union position requires joining IUOE Local 15C after 90 days. Pay scales start at $39.71/hr with advanced rates for II and III, and CDL holders earn an extra $0.50/hr. Benefits include holidays, PTO, and pension.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3-5 years related experience, or technical degree with diesel certification.
• Full set of basic hand tools, including torque wrenches and toolbox.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; CDL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer’s established guidelines and schedules.
• Ability to work with Allison diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting guidelines.
• Work with parts department to identify and order parts consistent with diagnosis.
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical repairs, up to and including complete disassembly and rebuild.
• Complete all work orders and time sheets detailing labor operations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Office software

Portable diagnostic tools

Laptop usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 3-5 years related experience

Technical degree and certification in a diesel repair program

Tools

Allison transmission repair experience

Cummins Insite experience

Job description

Responsible for diagnosing problems and performing standard mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies.

This position is a Union position. Employees are required to join IUOE Local 15C after 90 days of employment.

Pay Rates:

Tech I - $39.71 per hour

Tech II - $44.57 per hour

Tech III - $46.91per hour

Employees with a CDL earn an additional $0.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer’s established guidelines and schedules.
• Ability to work with Allison diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting guidelines.
• Work with parts department to identify and order parts consistent with diagnosis.
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical repairs, up to and including complete disassembly and rebuild. Will consider experience from any major OEM.
• Complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate and timely manner detailing labor operations (Complaint, Cause, Correction).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Top pay rate offered for the following:

• Allison Transmission or any major heavy duty OEM transmission repair / rebuild experience.
• Cummins ISB, ISM, ISX, Cummins Insite experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED along with three to five years related experience. OR
• Technical degree and certification in a diesel repair program.
• Full set of basic hand tools both standard and metric, including torque wrenches and toolbox.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, CDL a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Electrical diagnostic familiarity – use of a multimeter, understanding schematics, basic circuit knowledge
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.
• Ability to utilize laptop and portable diagnostic tools required.
• Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) helpful.

Other Requirements

• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company policies and procedures.

This position is a Union position with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15C. Benefits are issued through the Union and include paid holidays and PTO, Pension/Annuity, Medical, Dental, and Vision.