Trailer Technician/Mechanic

Trailer Technician/Mechanic PositionSign-on Bonus- Earn $2,500!North Central Utility is offering a sign-on bonus for the Trailer Technician/Mechanic position at our Mankato, MN location. The bonus totals $2,500 and will be paid out in installments over the first 18 months of employment, beginning with the first paycheck.Are you a hands-on technician who wants to be a part of a team, working to keep essential equipment on the road?North Central Utility (NCU), the second largest Utility Trailer dealer in the US, is looking for a self-motivated and results-driven Trailer Technician/Mechanic to join our growing family. If transportation is the lifeblood of America, our techs are the heartbeat that keeps the blood flowing.At NCU, our techs work on equipment that the country depends on. Whether they're moving fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, or light beer, our customers count on NCU to provide world-class service. You'll be part of a tight-knit team that feels more like a family than another 9-to-5.Wage & Benefits:Competitive wage of $20-$40/hour (based on experience)Monthly performance-based commissions401(k) with company match & profit sharingHealth, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts – FSA Section 125 programPaid time offPaid holidays (8.5 days)Training and professional development opportunitiesAnnual safety shoe and tool allowancesJob Duties and Responsibilities:Inspect, troubleshoot and perform a variety of repairs on semi-trailersSteel, stainless steel and aluminum weldingAir and electrical system diagnostics and repairPreventative maintenanceCertified to conduct DOT inspections (or willing to become certified)Trailer body repairsFollow company repair and safety best practicesMaintain and promote a safe work environmentUse and promote PPE and the use of safety equipmentAssist other technicians as neededQualifications:High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferredBasic set of tools and previous experience preferredAbility to meet the physical demands of the positionDriver's License (Required)Job Type: Full-timeSchedule: Day shift M-F (no weekends)North Central Utility is one of the largest semi-trailer dealerships in the nation and the largest in the North Central region with 10 locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. We are a family-owned and operated company with 2nd and 3rd generations taking the reins of leadership.NCU offers reefers, dry vans, and flatbed trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing at all locations and vocational trailers from MAC Trailers in Wisconsin - we sell new and used semi-trailers. With Moore Space, we offer temporary storage container solutions as well.Our parts department has an extensive inventory of Heavy-Duty Truck/Tractor and Trailer parts. Our broad product line and geographic coverage ensure we are a "One Stop Shop" for truck and semi-trailer parts.Our service department offers everything from routine maintenance, certified DOT inspections, to precision laser alignment, as well as complete wreck repair for trailers of all makes and models. With the addition of Cargobull reefer units to the Utility portfolio, NCU is expanding our Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) and mobile service capabilities. No job is too big or too small for our skilled service technicians.This position is a safety-sensitive position, requiring pre-employment and post-accident drug testing.