Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs routine servicing and repairing of diesel trucks or trailers.
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots, disassemble vehicles, and examine parts for defects and excessive wear.
- Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems.
- c Including but not limited to drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, brake, steering, hydraulics, adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
- Compile inspection reports detailing their findings.
- Track all parts and materials used in repairs or replacements.
- Work with chassis dealers as needed to order parts to complete chassis repairs in a timely fashion.
- Determine if chassis problems are warranty related or related to problems caused by Ox or other parties during dump body installation process.
- Assist with jump starting and fueling chassis that may have been sitting stagnant for lengthy periods of time.
- Complete maintenance and repairs on Ox Haul owned over-the-road tractors and trailers.
- Inspect the overall condition of Truck and Trailer to ensure that they meet U.S. Department of Transportation's safety requirements.
- Knowledge of chassis systems including diesel engines, transmissions, running gear, axles, air systems, electrical systems, lighting, controls and any other related systems on new or used dump body chassis related to the Ox business.
- Be willing to learn to program engines, transmissions and controls and be willing to stay on top of changes in technology related to chassis.
- Develop relations with OE truck manufacturers and learn what model year changes are going to happen and determine if these changes will affect our installation process.
- If there are changes that will affect our installation process, this position will work with operations and engineering to prepare for upcoming changes.
- Assist in developing standard work in the installation process.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and co-workers.
- Ensure you are working in a safe and prudent manner.
Education and Experience: Current or previous ASE or OE mechanical certifications required. 7-10 years of certified experience.Required Skills/Abilities: Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills. Works well independently and with others. Good written and verbal communication skills. Organized with attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods standing and walking. Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery. Must be able to visually inspect machines. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.About us:Ox Bodies is a subsidiary of Federal Signal, our products have endured even the toughest of conditions on construction sites around the country and abroad since 1972. We've walked in your boots - we get it. Time is money, and we strive to provide the highest quality, most durable products, equipped to handle any job you throw at them.Our reputation and our people are what have made Ox the industry leader. We are your premier partner for designing and manufacturing Class 6 to 8 dump bodies in the United States and across the globe. Innovative, rugged, high-performance truck bodies, parts, and accessories, all manufactured by hard-working people in Fayette, Alabama.Our ingenuity allows us to manufacture, assemble, and deliver a complete product. No one else can duplicate what we do or do it better, and if that's not enough, we'll pick up and deliver right to your front door.Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 205-###-####. All other applications must be submitted online. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
