Truck & Trailer Maintenance Technician - Kam-Way Transportation

Kam-Way Transportationhas an exciting opportunity in our maintenance shop for a high energy person who has truck and trailer maintenance experience. Being amongst the industry leaders in transportation and logistics, we know it takes an experienced dedicated mechanical staff to keep Rees Enterprizes/Kam-Way Transportations wheels turning. We have exciting opportunities and seek an experienced mechanic to join our maintenance team. We ship hundreds of tons of freight each year, and this critical role will maintain our equipment. The ideal candidate will be happy under a hood. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment with competitive pay and excellent benefits, then consider applying to Rees Enterprizes/Kam-Way Transportation.

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician will work with the maintenance shop staff performing preventative maintenance and light repairs on our fleet of trucks and trailers. Will include all aspect of truck maintenance to include: tire repair, tune-up, brakes, APU, trailer reefer units, PeopleNet and other projects as assigned. The Maintenance Technician will be reporting directly to Maintenance Manager. Maintenance Technician is responsible for inputting the data into TMT with accurate and timely work order repair information.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform annual inspections on all tractors and trailers

Perform daily yard check and daily shop check in a systematic manner

Create work orders for every maintenance job

Inventory spare parts and keep records up to date

Document all maintenance done on work orders and update TMT timely & correctly

Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled units

Perform all levels of preventative maintenance services on trucks such as: checking batteries, lubricating equipment and machinery

Lube and repair trailer equipment

Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order

Maintain work area cleanliness, appearance and safety precautions

Adjust and replace brakes, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment

Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.

Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications

Excellent communication skills both written and oral communications

Prioritize and handle multiple projects while being punctual

Interact professionally with internal and external customs on all levels

Inform supervisor with current up-to-date information on repair status and possible delays

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a mechanical aptitude with the willingness to learn and take direction from Management.

Ability to accurately document repair procedures

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Must be able make concerted effort to work as a team member in a diverse workplace

Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards

Minimum 1-year experience with tractor and trailer maintenance

High School diploma or equivalent required

Diesel Engine Technology/Vocational certification preferred

Freightliner Cascadia Expert Certification preferred, not required

Specialized training in the repair and replacement of vehicle components preferred

A valid driver’s license is required

Basic computer skills preferred for data entry into maintenance systems, Microsoft Suite familiarity

Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations required

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform thee essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Any list of essential functions is not necessarily exhaustive and may be supplemented, or revised by the employer, at its’ sole discretion.

Kam-way Transportation provides equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kam-way Transportation complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.