Service Technician in Nampa, Idaho at Cobalt Truck Equipment

Company: At Cobalt Truck Equipment, we specialize in building and upfitting high-quality work trucks that meet the demands of hardworking professionals across multiple industries. Founded with a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we’ve grown into a trusted partner for utility, service, and fleet vehicles throughout the western United States.

We are looking for a service technician to join our team! Responsible for diagnostics, welding, fabrication, electrical, hydraulics, and general repair. Use your knowledge and skills to construct and customize a surplus of heavy-duty work trucks. You will be working with a variety of compressors, welders, and cranes which will require proficiency in hydraulics, electrical components, and combustion engines. Completing job tasks on time, maintaining a clean and organized work space, reducing the need for rework, and increasing customer satisfaction will be key to being successful in this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics on electrical and hydraulic systems
• Perform general repairs on equipment
• Fabrication including some design, layout, cutting, and forming
• Weld according to specifications; 10 gauge to 1” steel
• Properly install, repair, and maintain all electrical components
• Install, maintain, and repair hydraulic systems
• Perform quality control checks on all completed jobs
• Completes all job notes required in conjunction with work assignments
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment
• Follows all safety procedures and works in a safe manner

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical repair or industrial equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Familiarity with welding equipment, tools, and safety procedures.
• 5+ yrs of chassis electrical work
• Strong customer service aptitude, effective communication skills, and mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to meet physical demands and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform tasks in support of all job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the company.
• Must have own tools (A list will be provided).

Work Environment

This position works in a climate-controlled shop setting. Proper PPE must be worn at all times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and sit for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half hour lunch, but hours could change based on need.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and short and long term disability
• Retirement account with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Cobalt Truck Equipment is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Come work for a great team! Smarter | Faster | Less Down Time