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Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. Technical Trainer and Quality Assurance Inspector in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Technical Trainer and Quality Assurance Inspector
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Location: St. Cloud, MN
Department: Fleet Maintenance
Posted: 06/17/2024
Location Name: ATS Maintenance - St. Cloud, MN
Wage: Depends on Experience
Summary
The Technical Trainer and Quality Assurance Inspector -Trailers is responsible to deliver mechanic competency-based hands on OJT and classroom training for all trailer maintenance employees in a manner that prepares them for a variety of occupational opportunities in our shops that is reinforced by conducting quality assurance inspection audits.
Education and Experience
2-year degree in medium/heavy truck diesel program and/or equivalent welding program and 5 + years of experience as a trailer mechanic with the training experience preferred.
Must have proven experience in welding and fabricating.
Must have experience with hydraulics and small engines.
Excellent working knowledge of DOT and government safety standards.
Working knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish trust and rapport with all levels of internal and external staff. Able to relate effectively to diverse cultures.
Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to operate vehicles; a valid Class A driver's license is preferred.
Must have current forklift certification and the ability to train maintenance personnel within 90 days of employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
Excellent communication skills (written, listening, and verbal)
Willing and able to travel frequently, including overnight travel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in developing, implementing, and ensuring that appropriate safety practices and policies are always used, employees are knowledgeable of safety techniques, and all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition, such as, but not limited to, forklift, Right to Know, Lockout/Tagout and PPE, etc.
Conduct daily work directly on the shop floor by providing hands-on OJT to all mechanics and providing direct hands-on assistance during difficult-to-diagnose complaints while following OEM and ATS warrantable and/or non-warrantable standard repair guidelines and SOP's.
Conduct daily workmanship quality assurance inspection audits as outlined in program SOP to insure all preventive maintenance, repair guidelines and SOP's are constantly being followed across all ATS shops.
Use effective competency-based teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lectures, coursework, and hands-on qualifications to prepare all employees with practical and essential skills.
Evaluate and document employees' competency attainment, course progress, work-based learning experiences, and workplace behaviors and provide feedback to shop management.
Identify trends and suggest changes/improvements necessary to achieve goals.
Collaborate with the team to design and implement ongoing training for new and current employees.
Assist in maintaining a system of evaluations to rate each mechanics' skill level and match that skill level to the work that will be assigned to them to provide feedback to shop management.
Assist in maintaining master training records and certifications for all maintenance employees.
Support ATS' culture by aligning actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions in accordance with the Company's values as set forth in our All-Employee Competencies.
Complete work responsibilities outside of normal business hours as needed and infrequent travel may be required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently in a stationary position, however, at times frequently move around to obtain tools, supplies, parts or to inspect equipment.
Frequently operates a keyboard and mouse and constantly utilizes a computer monitor(s).
Constantly conversing with internal and external customers in person or via the phone system.
Intermittently positioning self under, on top of, or in awkward positions to work on equipment.
Occasionally uses hand tools and power hand tools to repair equipment, manipulate parts into position or enter data into a computer.
Frequently inspecting and assessing equipment to determine whether to replace or repair and the best approach to replace/repair.
Exposure to:
Loud noises constantly require hearing protection.
Temperature extremes intermittently due to outside weather conditions.
Dirt, dust, grease, chemicals, and odors constantly.
Situations requiring eye protection and steel toed boots and when welding, an approved shield.
EEO and Affirmative Action Statement
It is the policy of theATSto provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.
TheATSdesignated person for issues concerning Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity isDirector of Human Resources at 320-255-7400.
ATSis committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of theATSto provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability to enable such individual to perform the essential functions of the position for which he/she is applying or in which he/she is employed.
The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.
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