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Job Description

Shop Technician IV
Fort Worth, TX

Department

Maintenance

Reports To

Shop Manager

Purpose of Postion

This position is accountable for furnishing quality major in-house repairs to the fleet in a timely and efficient manner while complying with LinkAmerica Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

The Level III technician is a Vo-Tech graduate or has completed Level II requirements and spends two years at this level before moving up.
Three years’ experience as a fleet mechanic.
Grade on Mechanical Skills Test is at least 70%
Must possess an interest and natural ability in performing mechanical work.
Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance and repair tasks according to carrier development requirements.
Must be able to read and write in the English language and have basic computer skills.

Key Competencies

Organization - Demonstrated organizational skills are a must.
Sense of Urgency - Action-oriented, with a sense of urgency and responsiveness in meeting the business needs.
Computer Proficiency - Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including Microsoft Office Product Suite.
Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
Attention to Detail - Adheres to standards and always pays attention to the correctness of details.

Principal Accountabilities

Note: A proficiency checklist will be utilized to monitor progress and indicate whether the technician is ready to move up at the end of two years.
Perform all tractor and trailer PM’s and related repairs according to approved methods, standards and DOT rules & regulations.
Mentor Level 1 Technicians and interns.
Present safety topics to shop technicians.
Complete all paperwork such as work orders, inspection reports, etc.; Perform data extraction and interpretation.
Comply with all company, EPA and Safety policies in order to meet local, state and federal standards. Maintain clean work area, keeping spills, grease and debris to a minimum.
Communicate all parts and inventory needs, maintain counts of parts and conduct periodic inventories.
Attend all company training classes then retain and demonstrate what was instructed.
Follow attendance guidelines to ensure sick time is not abused.
Physical Requirements - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to stand for long periods of time. Environment may vary from hot to cold and may at times be dusty.

Level of Education

Trade School
ASE Certification