Maintenance Electrician

Inside the Role

When you join Daimler, you become an agent of change within our global community of people working to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world for today and tomorrow. Through innovation at all levels, our teams ensure our world-changing brands continue to increase the quality of life and the business success of our customers, their customers, and the world around them. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) brand portfolio is second to none, and includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis.

We are the undisputed leader in the commercial vehicle market and the industry’s technology trendsetter. Empowered by purpose, DTNA employees drive a Technology Revolution through innovative products and a customer-centric culture. Our dedication to our customers and society does not end once our products hit the road. That’s because we believe that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. We immerse ourselves in our customer’s experience, and support the environmental responsibilities of our sites to ensure our products are the reliable, sustainable and the desired tools of the future!

We Take Care of Our Team

Skilled Trades position offers $29.66 - 42.37 USD Hourly depending on experience

Benefits include; 401k with company match,  full coverage benefit plan options, paid vacation (up to 5 weeks), 15 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs (including no cost wellness clinic for employee and covered dependents), on-site fitness center, tuition assistance, and attendance bonuses. 

What you drive at DTNA

• Performs electrician maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on all plant electrical systems, 13.2 KV, 4160 V, 480 V, and 277V three phase systems, 208 V, 240V single and three phase systems, 120 V single phase, as well as 24 and 12 volt systems.
• Performs electrical installations, including running conduit, pulling wire, mounting and wiring of electrical components.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment with or without using various PLC systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC problems.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Perform mechanical maintenance from shop work orders, preventative work orders (PM’s) as well as from written, drawn and verbal instruction

Knowledge You Should Bring

• High school diploma required
• Documentation substantiating four (4) years troubleshooting electrical controls and working with PLC’s in an industrial facility required.
• Documentation substantiating eight (8) years troubleshooting electrical controls and working with PLC’s in an industrial facility preferred.
• Must demonstrate the safe use of various meters and gauges.
• Must demonstrate the safe and proper installation techniques for power systems wiring, including running conduit.
• Must demonstrate full working knowledge of the NEC and power distribution systems.
• Practical knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Systems and Root Cause Failure Analysis required.
• Must be capable of calculating circuit sizes, wire and conduit per NEC.
• Must be capable of providing electrical instruction from prints, sketches and verbally.
• Must be capable tracing and sketching electrical circuit components and their wiring.
• Must be capable of reading wiring schematics, Ladder diagrams and PLC programs.
• Must be capable of inputting documentation for PLC programs.
• Additional Information
• Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

• Additional Information

  Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. at the time of application

  Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Mount Holly, NC US

YOU MAKE US - YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

People are what makes us - everyone makes the difference at Daimler Truck. As one global team, we drive success: from conventional powertrains to the future of sustainable transportation. We build to solve. Constantly pursuing our goals. Our culture. Our daily life.

 

It’s your impact that makes the difference. Only together, will we achieve more sustainable transportation, reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose for all who keep the world moving. That’s why we rely on each other. We start with listening to your insights, thoughts, and ideas.

 

Let’s unleash our collective potential to build our future, progress together and lead with the long view. Because everything you do has an impact. It matters. This is what we call impact Culture.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

Salary : $30 - $42