Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and source parts and supplies to repair or service equipment as necessary.


• Independently performs maintenance as required by equipment and/or industry standards.


• Read, understand, and follow schematics and maintenance orders.


• May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform some welding tasks.


• Troubleshoots and analyzes control systems to resolve software/ hardware and configuration problems.


• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data.


• Provides assistance to lower-level technicians and may occasionally lead small teams.


• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, machine manuals and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.


• Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives.


• Install, maintain, and repair fabrication, machining, welding, material handling, and assembly equipment.


• Install and maintain 480, 220, and 100 branch electrical service. Pipe fitting (gas, water, air, sprinkler system).


• Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.


• Able to safely operate overhead crane system.


• Able to grip, grasp, and manipulate hand tools to service all equipment.


• Able to lift, pivot, lower, and push/pull parts into machines.


• Prolonged postures (bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling) while performing all job tasks required.


• Able to read electrical schematics and hydraulic schematics.


• Able to successfully complete all safety training, i.e.: confined space entry, Arc Flash, lockout/tagout.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position or Associates degree with a Technical focus and 3 years of related experience in general industry


• Be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds.


• Ability to use overhead crane to lift anything over 50 pounds.


• Must be able to pass Forklift Certification process.


• Must have a customer focused, positive attitude with good communication and basic math skills.


• Must be able to read, write and speak English.


• Understands 480 wiring, electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, fluid power and control systems. Can analyze problems and perform repairs on these systems.


• Basic knowledge of machinists’ math, heating and air conditioning, welding, and cutting.


• Able to proficiently use hand tools and specialized tools as needed. Ability to effectively use a PC, testing equipment, and sewer power rodder required.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies—mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.