Heavy Duty EV Technician

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.

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

Direct Hire – Hiring Immediately!

Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education

Paid Weekly

Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective Day 1 , including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits

401(k) plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Stock Purchase Program

Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more)

NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026):

Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay

Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption

Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners

Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment

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

The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and operating special systems on McNeilus Volterra Electric Refuse Collection Vehicle. The Manufacturing Technician will be called upon to lead and train operations assembly team in the proper use of any of these systems during build process and final inspections. The Service Technician must develop effective communications and must have a positive working relationship with all team members.

YOUR IMPACT

Manufacturing Technicians are required to have mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system experience and must be able to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and layouts. Advanced troubleshooting skills are required. The ability to communicate well with all team members and customers is also required. Good computer skills are preferable.

Build new products

Provide design and process feedback during projects

Assist in development of long-term manufacturing build processes

Provide training and demonstrations

Troubleshoot (diagnose and repair) products

Perform first-time installation of detail parts

Conduct functional testing of all systems

Modify bodywork layouts

Work independently to follow build schedules

Maintain safety awareness around high voltage and high-pressure systems

Operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts

Conduct coolant line pressure testing

Diagnose and rework high-voltage systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED

Five or more years of mechanical experience in automotive or machinery applications

Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

Ten or more years of mechanical experience

Experience with basic hand tools

Knowledge of JD Edwards

Electrical system programming knowledge

Microsoft Office experience

Hydraulic system knowledge

Experience viewing 3D models

Welding and fabrication experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Diagnose and repair low-voltage controls

Strong electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting 12/24-volt systems

Written troubleshooting documentation skills

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 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.