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Family Dollar Distribution Center - DC202 Transportation Maintenance Technician in West Memphis, Arkansas

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4151707

General Summary:

Provides safe, effective and efficient preventative and repair maintenance to all Family Dollar Transportation equipment.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs all necessary repairs to all systems, sub-systems and components to tractors, switchers and trailers with the exception of engine and transmission components.

Mounts and dismounts tires.

Brands and places tires in inventory.

Performs periodic FHWA inspections, inbound equipment inspections and PM follow up work.

Assists in maintaining an accurate parts inventory system.

Assists Maintenance Supervisor and lead technician (NCDC only), as needed.

Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.

Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Transportation department.

Follows all Company policies and procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in heavy-duty truck and trailer maintenance; or a Diesel/Auto Technical School degree. Must have a roll around type tool chest and all hand tools to perform adjustment and repairs.

Physical Requirements:

Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. These tasks require the ability to frequently lift and move up to 60 pounds. The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation. Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Transportation Requirements.

Certifications:

Must possess a valid drivers license, Class A CDL preferred. Team Member will complete an annual violation and review record and provide authorization for an annual MVR. Current Brake Certification and proper certification to perform FHWA inspections preferred.

Working Conditions:

Team Member will work in a non-climate controlled atmosphere, in which outside weather conditions greatly affect the buildings temperature although fans and heaters are used. Team Member may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA.

Availability: Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.\ \ Critical Skills

Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.\ Flexible: Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working. Initiates action and makes decision.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.

Quality Conscious: Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.

Reliable: Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors instructions.

Respects Company policies and procedures.

Safety Conscious: Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly.

Technically Capable: Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.

Organizational Competencies:

A competency is a characteristic of a Team Member that contributes to successful job performance and the achievement of company goals and objectives. Organizational Competencies are the behaviors, skills, knowledge, and abilities of Team Members that have a significant impact on Family Dollars organizational results.

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