What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Shop Technician position at Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison?
Overview
Responsible for diagnosing problems and performing standard mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies.
This position is a Union position. Employees are required to join IUOE Local 15C after 90 days of employment.
Pay Rates:
Tech I - $39.71 per hour
Tech II - $44.57 per hour
Tech III - $46.91 per hour
Employees with a CDL earn an additional $0.50 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer’s established guidelines and schedules.
- Ability to work with Allison diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting guidelines.
- Work with parts department to identify and order parts consistent with diagnosis.
- Ability to perform electrical and mechanical repairs, up to and including complete disassembly and rebuild. Will consider experience from any major OEM.
- Complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate and timely manner detailing labor operations (Complaint, Cause, Correction).
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Top pay rate offered for the following:
- Allison Transmission or any major heavy duty OEM transmission repair / rebuild experience.
- Cummins ISB, ISM, ISX, Cummins Insite experience
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED along with three to five years related experience. OR
- Technical degree and certification in a diesel repair program.
- Full set of basic hand tools both standard and metric, including torque wrenches and toolbox.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, CDL a plus.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Electrical diagnostic familiarity – use of a multimeter, understanding schematics, basic circuit knowledge
- Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.
- Ability to utilize laptop and portable diagnostic tools required.
- Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) helpful.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company policies and procedures.
This position is a Union position with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15C. Benefits are issued through the Union and include paid holidays and PTO, Pension/Annuity, Medical, Dental, and Vision.