Job Description

Join our growing team!

About Thunder Road:

At Thunder Road, we're passionate about asphalt maintenance and keeping our communities connected with safe, reliable roads. We offer a competitive work environment, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

Join our dynamic roadwork company as a Service Technician/Light Mechanic and be at the forefront of maintaining and repairing specialty construction equipment. In this energetic role, you will ensure our fleet operates smoothly, safely, and efficiently, enabling us to deliver top-quality roadway maintenance projects. Your hands-on skills and proactive approach will keep our machinery in peak condition, supporting our mission to maintain our roads and communities.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your technical expertise in a learning, team-oriented environment.

Duties

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a variety of road maintenance machinery and light vehicles such as medium duty trucks, tar kettles, trailers, compressors. Includes light maintenance of small equipment such as weed-wackers, blowers and small engines.
• Use diagnostic tools including Ohmmeters to identify electrical issues accurately and efficiently
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems swiftly to minimize downtime and ensure safety standards are met
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks following established schedules to extend equipment lifespan
• Maintain detailed service records, repair logs, and inspection reports for all equipment serviced
• Assist with on-site setup and breakdown of machinery during road construction projects
• Collaborate with team members to prioritize repairs and ensure all work complies with safety regulations
• General peak season work hours on site will be 6:30am to 3:30pm. Must be available by phone if crews are out working.

Experience

• Prior experience working as a service technician or light mechanic in construction or roadwork environments is preferred but not mandatory; we value motivated learners eager to develop their skills
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, engines, and basic mechanical principles is essential
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as voltmeters for electrical troubleshooting is highly desirable
• Ability to research technical manuals, schematics, and repair guides clearly and accurately
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude toward maintenance challenges
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining safety standards

Requirements:

Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and reliable transportation to work

Pre employment drug screen

 

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vision, Dental and 401(k) offered.

Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to maintaining lasting infrastructure! We are looking for a self starter who strives on staying productive. Someone who can smoothly transition from one task to another without a lot of oversight.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Location: Waukesha, WI

 

Job Tags

Full time

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