Truck Technician

Why You Should Work Here

Satellite Industries is the world’s largest supplier and manufacturer of equipment to the portable sanitation industry offering portable restrooms and handwash stations, shower and restroom trailers, vacuum tanks and trucks, and deodorizers for purchase.

Job Description

As a Truck Technician you will work on both new truck construction and used truck repair. New Truck Construction: you will install chassis mounted tank and pumping equipment for use in the liquid waste Industry. Most common uses for the trucks are portable toilet services, septic service, waste oil collection, and grease collection. Used Truck Repair: you will perform repairs on customer’s current products.

Day to Day Responsibilities

New Truck Construction:

• Conduct the installation of chassis mounted tank onto existing truck beds
• Utilize various equipment to attach vacuum tank and other parts to the truck chassis
• Connect water delivery using varied electric motor driven system, typically a 12V electric motor
• Install all legal lighting and bumpers to truck
• Install PTO – Power Take Off
• Perform other duties as required

Used Truck Repair:

• Perform repairs on existing trucks for current and future customers
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Years of Experience

Possess general knowledge of 12-volt electrical systems and wiring installation. Ability to read wiring diagrams and blue prints. Ability to use measuring devices like a tape measure, levels, and micrometer. Ability to use power tools like, drills, saws, air tools, etc. Light welding, cutting & metal fabrication. General mechanical knowledge. Ability to safely operate lifting equipment like hoists and lift trucks. Ability to read installation manuals for a variety of truck equipment and install them as per instructions. PTO installation skills are a plus. Hydraulic experience is a plus. A good work ethic and an eagerness to learn are a must. Be a strong team player. Other important skills include: excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills; detail-oriented; customer/client focus; ethical conduct; time management; project management; personal effectiveness/credibility; excellent problem solving and organization skills; demonstrated ability to work with a team.; and flexibility. This position requires the ability to perform rigorous activities including walking, standing, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, sitting, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, manual dexterity, etc.; ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; good fine motor skills, coordination, range of motion and grip strength; ability to work in all climate conditions; ability to be exposed to loud noise levels; ability to operate hand and power tools; ability to work in an environment containing dirt, grease, and dust; ability to work safely around heavy machinery and heavy equipment; and ability to hold air impact tools up to 30lb.

Salary or Hourly Rate

Competitive

Application Information

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