Co- Op Service Technician - Grass Lake Mi

Summary

Custom Truck One Source has openings for Co-op Service Technicians with a focus on gaining experience in aerial, construction equipment, and heavy & light duty trucks. They will learn to determine and perform needed assessment, diagnosis, replacement and repair of the equipment we rent, sell and service.  The Co-op Service Technician will work side-by-side with an experienced Service Technician.  The co-op program is designed to learn the following skills over a 2 year period.

Scope of Learning:

• Assess, diagnose, repair and/or replace damaged or worn parts for variety of manufacturers of utility equipment to ensure quality standards within budget, including but not limited to:
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using pressure gauges and flow test equipment and calibration devices.
• Rebuild gearboxes
• Rebuild outriggers or boom lift cylinders
• Perform initial inspection of unit and diagnostics including parts requisition without having missed or improperly identified items.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools as necessary.
• Hose replacement, assembly and testing
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices to ensure all equipment meets the organizational quality and safety standards.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Raise vehicles and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists to inspect and repair.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of parts, services and labor to track costs so vehicles can be properly priced and reflect the value of quality offered by the company.
• Assist in the submission of work/repair orders as required to a supervisor for approval to ensure budgets are maintained and costs of vehicle repairs accurately reflected.. 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Technical classes through High school program

• Extremely detail oriented and accurate
• Must be self-sufficient and driven
• Must maintain strong attendance record

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

• General mechanical aptitude preferred.
• General aptitude in working with common computer software 

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

• Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Must maintain standards set by the Jackson County Hight School Employability PACT

Working Conditions

• Shop environment subject to fluctuations in temperature based on weather conditions. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see things in close proximity whether through natural or corrected vision
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.