Mechanic

OSW Equipment & Repair, LLC, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest.  OSW’s main facility is located in the Maltby area in Snohomish County.  OSW and has been in business for over 20 years and is also located in Tempe, Arizona.

As an OSW Mechanic, you will contribute to the company by providing top-level quality service by performing maintenance on existing trucks and trailers while also contributing to the finalization of new truck bodies for our customers. If you are bright, highly motivated, and a team player we encourage you to apply!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with manager, lead, regarding new installs per spec and custom modifications that will be required.
• Performs routine servicing and repairing of diesel trucks or trailers.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, 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.
• Including but not limited to drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, brake, steering, hydraulics, making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Perform repair and customization work as assigned. including routine maintenance, brake replacement/repair, suspension repair, electrical and pneumatic and hydraulic component troubleshooting, and repair.
• Provide after-sale services, such as component installation.
• Occasional semi-trailer maintenance /repairs.
• Inspect the overall condition of Truck and Trailer to ensure that they meet U.S. Department of Transportation's safety requirements.
• Compile inspection reports detailing their findings.
• Track all parts and materials used in repairs or replacements.
• Ensure the final work product meets quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and co-workers.
• Performs new body installations as needed.
• Ensure you are working in a safe and prudent manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide own tools.

• Works well independently and with others.

• Good communication skills.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
• 2 years of heavy truck mechanical experience or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

Additional Job Information:

• Wage Expectations: $33.00 – 40.00 / hour
• Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
• Typical Schedule: Four (4) Ten (10) hour days M-Th
• Location: On Site – 1655 W 10th Pl, Tempe AZ 85281
• Travel: Very minimal to none

Benefits:

• Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company Paid STD and LTD
  • Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health-related expenses as well as Dependent Care related expenses
• Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:
  • 401(k) with partial company match
  • 100% vested immediately.
• Upon the Completion of 90 days employees are eligible for:
  • PTO
  • 9 Paid Holidays

About Us

OSW Equipment & Repair is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest and has been in business for over 20 years. OSW Equipment & Repair manufactures products for the construction, transportation, industrial, and mining industries. OSW Equipment & Repair is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Truck Bodies Equipment International group. For more information, visit www.oswequipment.com. 

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. 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 Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates in 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, call Human Resources at 360-217-2426. All other applications must be submitted online.