Truck Shop Technician

Team Member Expectations

Diesel Service Technician

Team member is responsible for maintaining diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventative maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments and keeping records.

Mission Statement:

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members. 

Values:

As Sanford Contractors team members we are:

• Guided by the Golden Rule
• Accountable
• Relationship focused
• Prepared
• Driven

Core Competencies:

• Safe conduct at all times
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow directions
• Excellent communication skills; must be able to read and speak English
• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA, DOT and NCDMV standards
• Experience securing loads for transport per DMV specifications
• Ability to safely operate heavy, mobile construction equipment during the loading and unloading process for transport
• Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties:

• Lead by example
• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Control the hazards you and your team members are subjected to by correcting hazards as soon as they are present
• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventative maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations, making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning and washing.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Education/Training/Certification:

• Class A CDL

* Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

* Labor Activities– Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders regularly. Work involves frequent shoveling, raking, using hand tools and handling materials in and around trenches or uneven terrain. Requires standing or walking for extended periods and working outdoors in various weather conditions.