Opperman & Son Inc

Employment Opportunities

Cargo Tank Welder/Mechanic  (Healdsburg, CA)     
Opperman & Son, Inc. is a Sonoma County icon in the heavy duty truck sales, parts, and service industry. Our facility is located on 8 acres in the midst of Healdsburg's wine country. We are a full service center for the trucking industry offering new and used parts, body shop, repair shop, welding shop as well as equipment sales.

Compensation:  DOE plus New Hire Bonus
Employment type: full-time

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to the Service Manager and Shop Supervisor. Primary responsibilities include the repair and inspection of various types of cargo tanks, (ie: DOT 406 and MC 306). Duties include the use of acetylene and electrical equipment in the fabricating, welding, and cutting, of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in accordance with cargo tank regulations. Review plans with Management and agree on repairs to be made
Perform VKIP Inspections according to cargo tank regulations
Welded repair and pressure test on cargo tanks and required documentation
Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, truck bodies, and pressure vessels
Communicate with Management when repairs are needed beyond the original diagnosis
Maintain daily records of time spent on each piece of equipment through time cards
Provide completed Parts Requisitions to Back Counter Parts person for parts needed
Remove, cleans, repairs, reinstall and adjust all vehicle components upon completion
Maintain immediate shop area used to be clean and free from safety hazards
Replace all Company tools used to the proper storage area
Other duties as assigned

• Education:

High School diploma or GED (Required)

• Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years cargo tank repair experience REQUIRED!
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required

• Work Requirements:

Adhere to all safety rules, including the handling of hazardous materials
Repeated walking, bending, stooping, crawling, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and use of stools and ladders.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Work on feet (stand or walk) for the assigned work shift
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends.

• Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, and airborne particles.

• Additional Information:

EOE and drug free workplace

Please email resume to juliea@oppermansales.com or fax# 707-431-2960

Journey Diesel Mechanic (Healdsburg, CA)

Compensation: DOE + New Hire Bonus
Employment type: full-time

Opperman & Son, Inc. is a Sonoma County icon in the heavy duty truck sales, parts, and service industry. Our facility is located on 8 acres in the midst of Healdsburg's wine country. We are a full service center for the trucking industry offering new and used parts, body shop, repair shop, welding shop as well as equipment sales.

Opperman & Son, Inc. is seeking an Journeyman level technician. Duties include but are not limited to engine diagnosis, rebuliding, removal & replacement, electrical, computer, transmissions, differentials, clutches, pumps, brakes, hydraulics, air systems, propane, etc. Experience with all diesel makes and models preferred.
If you are a proven self motivated individual that possesses a positive work behavior and the drive for continued improvement contact us to discuss this opportunity in further detail.

• Education:

High School diploma or GED (Required)

• Qualifications:

Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required

• Work Requirements:

Adhere to all safety rules, including the handling of hazardous materials
Repeated walking, bending, stooping, crawling, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and use of stools and ladders.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Work on feet (stand or walk) for the assigned work shift
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends.

• Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, and airborne particles.
Respond by email or fax resume to: 707.431.2960
EOE and drug free workplace

• Additional Information:

EOE and drug free workplace

Please email resume to juliea@oppermansales.com or fax# 707-431-2960