General Technician

Bulk Environmental & Industrial is a fast-growing leading professional transportation and logistics services company providing long-haul transportation, collection, and loading of waste and other materials.

JOB SUMMARY:

The General Technician is a multi-skilled shop employee who performs preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and repairs on trucks, trailers and equipment to keep the fleet safe, compliant and available. Terminals are staffed at one General Technician per 10 trucks and one per 40 trailers. This position reports to the Shop Supervisor at large terminals or the Lead General Technician at small terminals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs preventive maintenance services and inspections on tractors, trailers and related equipment according to schedule and company standards.
• Diagnoses and repairs engines, electrical, brakes, air systems, hydraulics, suspension, tires, lighting and other components.
• Performs trailer and body repairs, including welding and fabrication as qualified.
• Completes DOT and company inspections and ensures repairs meet DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Accurately documents labor, parts and findings on work orders.
• Responds to driver-reported defects (DVIRs), road calls and breakdowns as assigned.
• Notifies the Shop Supervisor or Lead General Technician of safety concerns, major repairs and parts needs.
• Keeps tools, equipment and work areas clean, organized and safe.
• Follows all safety policies, including PPE use and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of experience as a heavy-duty diesel, truck or trailer technician, or equivalent technical training.
• Working knowledge of truck and trailer systems, including brakes, air, electrical and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of DOT inspection requirements; DOT annual inspector or brake inspector qualification a plus.
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred.
• Must provide own basic hand tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work safely with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn and perform a variety of shop tasks.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.

Travel Required: ☐Yes ☒ No If yes, % of time: ______

Physical Demands This position is physically demanding and requires the employee to stand and walk for extended periods of time. The employee will regularly bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb on and under trucks, trailers and equipment, and reach overhead. The employee must be able to use hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment and shop machinery, and to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds with assistance or lifting aids. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear, and must have the manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform detailed mechanical work.

Working Conditions This job is performed primarily in a maintenance shop and outdoor equipment yard. The employee will be exposed to varying weather conditions and temperatures, loud noise, fumes, dust, grease, fuels, lubricants and other fluids, moving vehicles and heavy equipment. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times. The employee may be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays and on-call or emergency road-service shifts as operations require.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for the position. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

EOE Bulk Environmental & Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.