Description

Semi Truck Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The semi truck Technician at here at Harmon Scrap Metal is a skilled, hands-on professional responsible for the preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance of a wide range of equipment critical to daily operations. This includes semi-trucks, cranes, shredders, conveyors, and other heavy industrial machinery used in the processing and transportation of scrap metal. They play a key role in minimizing downtime, ensuring equipment reliability, and maintaining a safe work environment.

ABOUT HARMON SCRAP METAL

At Harmon Scrap Metal, we’re a family-owned and values-driven company built on safety, integrity, and teamwork. We take pride in providing reliable service, maintaining well-kept equipment, and supporting our drivers with the respect and consistency they deserve.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune ups, per manufacturer guidelines
Mount, dismount, and repair semi tires
Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems such as brakes, lights, belts, water pumps, tires, and other mechanical parts
Oils and lubricates moving parts on equipment to ensure effective performance
Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
Maintain documentation of repairs in CMMS ( Computerized Maintenance Management System )
Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training
Performs other related duties as assigned by management

BENEFITS

Competitive hourly wages
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid holidays and PTO
Paid-for training, certifications, and professional development
Growth and advancement opportunities
Consistent schedule with overtime opportunities
Family-owned, safety focused culture

Disclaimer: The sorting and processing of scrap metals involves using permanent magnets and electromagnets, creating magnetic fields, which can interfere with electronic medical devices like cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators.

Work environment involves frequent and/or regular exposure to natural and unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises

Requirements

KEY COMPETENCIES

Excellent mechanical repair skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience successfully maintaining a positive attitude while working in a team environment with competing priorities
Ability to think critically
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High familiarization with equipment via operator's manual trainings
Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and written correspondence

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent
At least two years of automotive and maintenance experience
Driver's license & clean driving record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
Frequently climb up and down ladders; crouch and bend at the knee; stoop or bend at the waist; reach arms overhead; and twist and turn at the neck and trunk
Continually handle and grasp levers and dials; continuous leg and foot motion when using pedals
Good hearing to detect equipment noises or alarms.
Good vision (color vision) for reading gauges, schematics, and identifying materials or warning signs.
Ability to work long shifts in physically demanding conditions, often outdoors in all weather (heat, cold, rain).

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