Kirby · 1 month ago
Transmission Technician
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$39.71/hr - $39.71/hr
3+ years expKirby is a company seeking a Transmission Technician responsible for diagnosing problems and performing mechanical repairs on transmissions and related components. The role involves routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring a clean work environment.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer’s established guidelines and schedules
Ability to work with Allison diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting guidelines
Work with parts department to identify and order parts consistent with diagnosis
Ability to perform electrical and mechanical repairs, up to and including complete disassembly and rebuild. Will consider experience from any major OEM
Complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate and timely manner detailing labor operations (Complaint, Cause, Correction)
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED along with three to five years related experience
Technical degree and certification in a diesel repair program
Full set of basic hand tools both standard and metric, including torque wrenches and toolbox
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, CDL a plus
Electrical diagnostic familiarity – use of a multimeter, understanding schematics, basic circuit knowledge
Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required
Ability to utilize laptop and portable diagnostic tools required
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Preferred
Experience with Allison diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting guidelines
Allison Transmission or any major heavy duty OEM transmission repair / rebuild experience
Cummins ISB, ISM, ISX, Cummins Insite experience
Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) helpful
The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company policies and procedures
Benefits
Paid holidays
PTO
Pension/Annuity
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company
Kirby
Kirby Corporation is a diversified business with operations in the marine transportation and engine services industries.
1001-5000 employees
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2022 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
D. Jason Hume
Vice President of Finance (Divisional CFO) for KDS
Christian O'Neil
Chief Operating Officer
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