Title: Maintenance Technician
Company: New Way Trucks
Location: Booneville
Hours: Monday - Thursday 2:30pm - 1:00am
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for conducting general maintenance inspections, repairs and improvements to equipment, tools, and facilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Repair and/or coordinate the repair and improvement of equipment and facility.
• Fix unsafe structures and equipment.
• Study the building, equipment, and procedures in the plant and point out safety hazards.
• Make equipment and building alterations and provide training as directed by the Safety Manger to assure that the company is meeting governmental safety requirements.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner to minimize safety hazards and maximize production’s efficiency.
• Work with other maintenance personnel to maintain a current listing of outstanding projects in an alphabetically prioritized fashion.
• Conduct routine maintenance of company vehicles.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Maintenance Manager that will affect aspects of production.
• Maintain open communication with other maintenance personnel.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and requested by the Maintenance Manager.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of the mechanics of equipment and facility structure.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring.
• Familiarity with manufacturing machines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to interface with all levels of individuals within and outside the company.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents.
• Ability to analyze and solve electrical problems.
• Ability to operate various shop tools including power and manually operated wrenches.
• Trained in forklift operation.
Education and Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year preferred in manufacturing facility maintenance or electrical.
• Mechanically inclined
• Read and understand technical documents.
• Understand electrical wiring, mechanics, and facility structure.
• Good communication with all individuals inside and outside the company.
• Arc Flash and OSHA 10 training or will need to be completed once hired.
Physical Requirements:
• Physical ability to climb, crawl and to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, bending, stooping and overhead positions.
• Prolonged periods on the factory floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times, preferably with assistance.
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.
Company: New Way Trucks
Location: Booneville
Hours: Monday - Thursday 2:30pm - 1:00am
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for conducting general maintenance inspections, repairs and improvements to equipment, tools, and facilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Repair and/or coordinate the repair and improvement of equipment and facility.
• Fix unsafe structures and equipment.
• Study the building, equipment, and procedures in the plant and point out safety hazards.
• Make equipment and building alterations and provide training as directed by the Safety Manger to assure that the company is meeting governmental safety requirements.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner to minimize safety hazards and maximize production’s efficiency.
• Work with other maintenance personnel to maintain a current listing of outstanding projects in an alphabetically prioritized fashion.
• Conduct routine maintenance of company vehicles.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Maintenance Manager that will affect aspects of production.
• Maintain open communication with other maintenance personnel.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and requested by the Maintenance Manager.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of the mechanics of equipment and facility structure.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring.
• Familiarity with manufacturing machines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to interface with all levels of individuals within and outside the company.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents.
• Ability to analyze and solve electrical problems.
• Ability to operate various shop tools including power and manually operated wrenches.
• Trained in forklift operation.
Education and Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year preferred in manufacturing facility maintenance or electrical.
• Mechanically inclined
• Read and understand technical documents.
• Understand electrical wiring, mechanics, and facility structure.
• Good communication with all individuals inside and outside the company.
• Arc Flash and OSHA 10 training or will need to be completed once hired.
Physical Requirements:
• Physical ability to climb, crawl and to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, bending, stooping and overhead positions.
• Prolonged periods on the factory floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times, preferably with assistance.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
New Way Trucks
New Way®, a family-owned company, is a highly motivated team of talented individuals with an over 50-year commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. With garbage trucks on routes throughout the United States and across the globe New Way has quickly become a dominant name in refuse truck manufacturing. New Way® is headquartered in Scranton, IA with manufacturing facilities in Scranton, IA, Carroll, IA and Booneville, MS. Please explore our open positions and apply today!
New Way Trucks is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. New Way Trucks recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
Required Notice for Mississippi Job Applicants: Mississippi job applicants may be tested for the presence of alcohol, drugs or their metabolites. Any offers of employment are conditioned on the non-positive results of a drug/alcohol screening test. A copy of New Way Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Notice to Employees and New Way Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy is available for applicants to read and review in New Way’s Human Resource Office.
Company Website: newwaytrucks.com
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