The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities.  The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications.  Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks.   Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Oshkosh Vocational is new to the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area and is looking to build an extraordinary team of purpose driven individuals. The new facility is located off of Joe B Jackson Parkway giving team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our People First Culture, you'll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career, and make a real impact on the world around you!

With a career at Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee, you can expect:

• Direct Hire - Hiring Immediately!

• Competitive Pay- pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate at $26.12 per hour

• Paid Weekly

• Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective day 1 of hire

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits, 401k plan with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) program, Stock Purchase Program, Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and so much more)

• Job Stability

• Opportunities for Career Growth

• Hands-On Approach

• Customer Focus

• Culture for Fostering Teamwork

• Respected Leaders

• People First Culture

Shift Overview:

• Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days 6:00am-4:30pm

Summary of Job Description

The positions within Electrician I are responsible for checking and completing work processes for the assigned tasks. The employee performs a variety of tasks such as assembling, installing, routing, and wiring electrical parts together for the next process. The employee uses a variety of hand tools including but not limited to drills, hole saws, crimpers, wire cutters, strippers, electric drivers, etc. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Summary of Job Description

The positions within Electrician I are responsible for checking and completing work processes for the assigned tasks. The employee performs a variety of tasks such as assembling, installing, routing, and wiring electrical parts together for the next process. The employee uses a variety of hand tools including but not limited to drills, hole saws, crimpers, wire cutters, strippers, electric drivers, etc. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Functions

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Assembling, wiring, installing, and routing electrical parts
• Use hand tools including crimpers, wire cutters, strippers, tie wrap gun, electric drivers, etc.
• Drill, clean, and organize electrical parts
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc. 
• Read and interpret wire harness prints
• Read and interpret wire schematics
• Review work orders and schedules
• Work with wires, harnesses, and cables and understand/ensure proper routing in vehicle
• Assist with electrical reworks and repairs
• Assist in inventory of parts
• Assist co-workers with lifting parts
• Recognize the differences in parts and tools

• Sweep and clean shop area
• Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record
• Work overtime as needed

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Marginal Work Functions

*These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.

• Operate a forklift to transport parts to and from designated areas*
• Use of a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas*
• Use a computer to track down parts if necessary*
• Route wires, harnesses, and cables*

Basic Qualifications

• 1 or more years of relevant experience OR a High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Previous Electro - Mechanical Experience.

Preferred Qualifications to Complete Essential Functions

• Associates Degree in Automotive Mechanics or Electro-Mechanical or equivalent.
• Previous maintenance or operational experience.
• Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor.

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 tasks
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
• Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
• Perform basic counting tasks
• Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and wire harness prints effectively
• Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
• Understand and identify safety issues
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor
• Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step, ladders, and trucks
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Distinguish the difference in color of wires, harnesses, and cables
• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Remember task sequence and safety constraints

Competencies

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective Communication
• Building Work Relationships
• Demonstrating Responsibility
• Showing Appreciation

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Hard-Working
• Positive Attribute

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 [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.