Employment Type: Full-time
Company: Glick Fire Equipment Company Inc.
Contact: Sarah Grimm(717) 299-4120sarah.grimm@glickfire.com
Position Title: Shop Technician
Reports To: Service Manager
Facility Assigned: Bird-in-Hand (BIH)
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
POSITION SUMMARY
The in-house Shop Technician has a working knowledge of heavy truck mechanics and in turn, has the unique ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair emergency vehicles. The nature of the work requires an emphasis on safe work practices, sustained physical effort, troubleshooting, problem solving, attention to detail, customer service and time management. The Shop Technician will work alongside other customer service employees to achieve optimum efficiency and excellent customer service, in keeping with the values and vision of Glick Fire Equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Ensure quality control to all vehicles in our care and custody.
Ensure a clean and safe working environment in your area.
Maintain a working knowledge of, and moderate skill proficiency in, the following vehicle components and systems, with the ability to perform preventative and repair maintenance functions:
Chassis component repair and maintenance.
Hydraulic and electrical systems; and air and hydraulic braking systems.
Engine repair and maintenance.
Suspension, drivetrain and steering systems.
Heating and air conditioning.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
This position requires working knowledge and experience with automotive or heavy-duty truck mechanics, with a preference to heavy-duty trucks.
Knowledge of a service department and shop environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 3 to 5 years industry experience at an automotive level or heavy-duty truck level; HD truck experience strongly preferred. Will consider others with a strong mechanical background or technical experience.
Basic understanding of work order labor time standards.