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 DescriptionThe positions within Maintenance II 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.

Essential Functions

Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environmentFollow written and verbal instructions to complete tasksLift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc. Check and review work orders and complete tasks on a priority basisInspect and troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problemsReplace and/or repair worn-out, broken, and damaged components, equipment, and partsOperate a crane/hoist for heavy liftingOperate forklift, tow motor, tractors, and other facility vehicles safelyInspect forklifts and tow motors before, during, and after operationHandle wires and hardwareTransport tools, parts, supplies, and equipment safely throughout the facilityUse a variety of hand and power toolsReport repair statuses to department supervisorsCommunicate using hand held radios with other maintenance personnelKnowledge in welding, metal fabrication, and/or technical equipmentAssist co-workers with heavy lifting of partsSweep and clean shop areasWork required hours and have an excellent attendance recordWork overtime as neededMaintain 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 educationForklift CertifiedAt least three years of semi-skilled maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

Associate’s Degree in Electro Mechanical TechnologyPrior experience in maintenance at Pierce Manufacturing

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 tasksDemonstrate strong interpersonal communication skillsRecognize and react to abnormal operating conditionsFollow instructions from supervisors and other co-workersUse and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environmentHear safety alarms, other co-workers, and from hand held radiosPerform counting tasksRead safety manuals, blue prints, and work ordersUnderstand and identify safety issuesMaintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floorMaintain balance when climbing onto a forklift truck, ladders, and stepsIndividually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 poundsTolerate constant standing and sitting while performing tasksTolerate occasional kneeling, crouching and confined space while performing tasksHave good hand eye coordinationUse both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of partsOperate and access heavy equipment safely and effectivelyRemember 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 an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.