Truck Technician

J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc. in Pataskala, OH is seeking a Truck Technician to maintain, diagnose, repair, and overhaul company trucks safely and efficiently, in compliance with regulations.

You will work with a team to keep the fleet in optimal condition, perform preventive maintenance, assist drivers with breakdowns, and complete work orders accurately. Ideal candidates diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using advanced diagnostic equipment, perform precision repairs, and ensure

Qualifications

• Maintains, diagnoses, repairs and overhauls trucks per regulatory requirements.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults with diagnostic tools.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections on a schedule.
• Reads manuals and schematics to guide repairs and maintenance.
• Collaborates with drivers and teammates to meet repair schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintains company trucks in safe, operable condition.
• Diagnoses faults using diagnostic equipment and telematics.
• Repairs trucks to ensure on-time delivery of freight.
• Promotes shop safety and follows safety policies.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and routine tasks.
• Tests systems post-repair for compliance with specs and DOT rules.
• Completes paperwork, work orders, and logs accurately.

Skills

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Multimeter/oscilloscope

Telematics systems

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Truck Technician is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, and overhauling company trucks safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role prioritizes safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship to ensure all company trucks are in optimal operating condition.

DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Truck Technician is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, and overhauling company trucks safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role prioritizes safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship to ensure all company trucks are in optimal operating condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures that all company trucks are in a safe and operable condition.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic equipment, telematics systems, and calibration tools.
• Repairs company trucks (and other company equipment) in a timely fashion to ensure on-time delivery of customer freight.
• Promotes shop safety and always follows company safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts preventive maintenance (fluid changes, lubrication, cleaning, inspections, and other routine maintenance tasks).
• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized testing equipment and calibration devices.
• Examines parts for damage or wear using micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools; replaces as needed.
• Reads and interprets operating manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Tests mechanical and electrical systems post-repair to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer specifications, FMCSR, and DOT regulations.
• Repairs and maintains brake systems, HVAC systems, transmissions, and other vehicle subassemblies.
• Performs welding, soldering, and fabrication as required.
• Properly handles and disposes of hazardous materials in compliance with environmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains clean and organized workspaces; follows all shop safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in safety meetings and actively identifies potential hazards for correction.
• Provides professional, courteous support to drivers with breakdowns or equipment concerns.
• Collaborates effectively with team members, supervisors, and drivers to maintain workflow and repair schedules.
• Completes required paperwork, work orders, and logs accurately and on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.
• J&R Schugel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, use of lawful consumable products or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices for all employees. Compensation decisions can be based on experience, job responsibilities, and market pay insights. For information about our offered benefits please visit our benefits page https://jrschugelbenefits.com/.