Hydraulics Technician

New Way Trucks
Hydraulics Technician - https://youtu.be/cPyhRRmGNPI

Primary Purpose: Install hydraulic elements to the body of garbage trucks.
General Description: Assemble, mount, and plumb hydraulic components to the fabricated body of garbage trucks.

Essential Duties

• Assemble hydraulic components in an efficient manner to maximize production and minimize waste.
• Maintains accuracy of products by following work orders.
• Mount and plumb hydraulic components to the fabricated product.
• Maintain/produce a level of inventory that will minimize production delays.
• Inspects own work for leaks and other problems and makes corrections as needed.
• Operate a forklift to move around subassemblies.

Other Duties

• Math skills including fractions and angles.
• Good communication.
• Read tape measure and angle finder.
• Clean and maintain an orderly work area.
• Understand hydraulics including pumps, valves, cylinders, and plumbing of components.
• Mechanical knowledge relative to operating hose fitting machine.
• Flare and bend hydraulic tubes.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner and report hazards associated with the equipment or its operation to the Safety Department and Maintenance Department.
• Assist other individuals in areas when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience: 1 year preferred using hand and power tools.

Required PPE

• Safety glasses
• Prescription z87.1 rated safety glasses with side shields
• Z41 rated safety toe shoes
• Hearing protection
• Fall protection when working 4 or higher
• Gloves when handling material

Benefits

• 4 package options for health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• $75,000 of life insurance provided by the company
• Short and long term disability

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.