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Oshkosh

Weekend Shift Maintenance Technician - $35.30/hour+

Oshkosh, Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States, 20815

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About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you’ll find more than

30,000 Pierce apparatuses

on the road that are making a difference in people’s lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Summary of Job Description The positions within a Maintenance Technician are responsible for a wide variety of maintenance work on equipment, factory vehicles, and the overall facility. The employee must be able to troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems. They assist in training new employees and must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

The position is on weekend shift.

Essential Functions

Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment

Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks

Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.

Check and review work orders and complete tasks on a priority basis

Inspect and troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems

Replace and/or repair worn-out, broken, and damaged components, equipment, and parts

Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting

Operate forklift, tow motor, tractors, and other facility vehicles safely

Inspect forklifts and tow motors before, during, and after operation

Handle wires and hardware

Transport tools, parts, supplies, and equipment safely throughout the facility

Use a variety of hand and power tools

Report repair statuses to department supervisors

Communicate using hand held radios with other maintenance personnel

Knowledge in welding, metal fabrication, and/or technical equipment

Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts

Sweep and clean shop areas

Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record

Work overtime as needed

Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Marginal Work Functions *These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.

Enter data into computer program*

Take apart and set up office walls and furniture*

Work with other co-workers in the same area*

Fix and repair forklifts and tow motor complications*

Assist in training new employees*

Work outside in all weather conditions: snow, rain, heat, and cold to complete tasks*

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent education

Forklift Certified

At least three years of semi-skilled maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

Associate’s Degree in Electro Mechanical Technology and or equivalent experience

Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions *All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.

Perform all assigned tasks

Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills

Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions

Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers

Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment

Hear safety alarms, other co-workers, and from hand held radios

Perform counting tasks

Read safety manuals, blue prints, and work orders

Understand and identify safety issues

Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor

Maintain balance when climbing onto a forklift truck, ladders, and steps

Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds

Tolerate constant standing and sitting while performing tasks

Tolerate occasional kneeling, crouching and confined space while performing tasks

Have good hand eye coordination

Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts

Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively

Remember task sequence and safety constraints

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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