Truck Technician

TMC Transportation; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TMC Transportation in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on tractors and trailers. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, diagnose defects, and recondition parts to keep equipment in peak condition.

Candidates should have a technical school background or equivalent repair experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment while communicating clearly with

Qualifications

• Technical school degree and/or previous tractor/trailer repair experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain tractors and/or trailers using tools and gauges.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Inspect brake systems, wheels, electrical, and air systems.
• Repair engine, driveline, and ABS related issues with diagnostic software.
• Fabricate and fit parts using cutting, welding, and metalworking tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Education

Technical school degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The primary function for a Maintenance Technician will be to perform tractor and/or trailer preventative maintenance repairs to advance mechanical and electrical troubleshooting procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair and maintain company tractors and/or trailers using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and examine parts for defects and excessive wear
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits utilizing computer based software diagnostic programs and printed wiring schematics
• Recondition, repair and/or replace parts
• Perform routine maintenance checks including inspecting brake system, wheel bearings, electrical system, and air systems
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair engine/driveline/ABS related issues utilizing sound mechanical knowledge and computer based diagnostic programs
• Ability to set up and use common cutting, welding, and metal fabrication tooling and equipment as needed to complete trailer repairs
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Technical school degree and/or previous tractor/trailer repair experience
• Must have valid Driver’s License
• Must be attentive to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced, physically demanding workload

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to lift 100lbs repetitively and overhead
• Must be able to climb on/off trailers throughout the shift

TMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.