Truck & Trailer Specialties, with two Michigan locations, has been serving the public works and commercial trucking industry since 1974. Truck & Trailer Specialties originated and remains in the small west Michigan town of Dutton, Michigan, located just south of Grand Rapids. The company was founded by the father & son team of Cal and Dan Bouwman. Spring of 2013 saw the opening of the newest Truck & Trailer facility in Howell, Michigan. Truck & Trailer Specialties prides itself on extraordinary craftsmanship, ingenuity and loyal longtime customers. All Truck & Trailer locations feature full-service, truck upfit facilities including body & paint shops, welding & fabrication capabilities, complete line of truck bodies & attachments, and mobile hydraulic system expertise specializing in closed-center systems with load-sense piston pumps, Bosch Rexroth being the premier supplier.
OUR BENEFITS:
- Company-Paid Health Insurance
- Employer-Funded HRA Balance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Insurance Options
- Eligible For Annual Pay Increases
- Eligible For Bi-Annual Bonuses
- 3% Annual 401(k) Match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Company-Paid Uniforms
- Up to $500 Annual Tool Allowance
- $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
Job Title: Truck Hydraulics Technician
Reports to: Truck Hydraulics Team Leader / Director of Operations
Department: Operations
Job Summary: Responsible for custom fabrication of customer’s trucks.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Support daily functions including, but not limited to:
- Install, test, and diagnose hydraulic components including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, and filter assemblies
- Hydraulic systems include open center, closed center with load sense pumps and EPC valve sections
- Utilize prints and diagrams for hydraulic systems in truck build-up process
- Regular communication with Team Leader and Operations Manager to assess assigned job and identify parts and materials required for build up
- Working cooperatively and proactively with customers
- Develop continual process improvement with managers and co-workers
- Parts delivery and pickup
- Janitorial work beyond keeping work area uncluttered and swept
- Other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Required Skills/Abilities:
- General comprehension of, and experience in, the truck build up process
- General understanding of truck components
- General understanding of hydraulic systems; open and closed center; knowledge of laws relating to hydraulic flow, pressure, installation of components, adjustments, testing, etc.
- General mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work alone with minimal or no supervision
- Ability to use hand tools
- Follow all company safety rules and policies and operate equipment in a safe manner
- Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, diagrams, schematics, and prints
- Ability to effectively perform job functions with input from manager and customers
- Great attitude and ability to work with others
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Knowledge of computers and various software programs is desirable
- Knowledge of on-board truck computer controls; including electrical multiplexing and CAN Bus systems is desirable
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current regular driver’s license to move our vehicles
- Forklift operator certification
- Overhead crane operator certification
- Knowledge of computers and various software programs is desirable
Physical Requirements (representative but not exhaustive):
- Sitting, crouching, kneeling
- Fit in tight spaces
- Manual finger dexterity
- Heavy lifting; 50 pounds or more
- Twisting, bending, reaching, and stretching
- Long periods of standing
- Exposure to shop noise and dust
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles
- Exposure to hot and cold temperatures
Core Values:
- Integrity with a strong moral compass
- Exceptional work ethic with grit
- Team player attitude
- Innovation
$24 - $27 per hour
