Trailer Technician / Mechanic - 1st and 2nd shifts

Trailer Maintenance TechnicianThe primary role of this position is to perform routine maintenance on the company's trailer fleet. Commitment to safety, strong work ethic and a positive attitude are key components of this position. The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $28.00 per hour based on experience.Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesDiagnosis/Replacement/Repair of:Trailer tires and wheelsTrailer air brake systems and componentsTrailer suspension and brake componentsTrailer electrical systems and lighting componentsDolly legs, frame and support itemsHubs and axles and adjusting or replacing them when requiredPreventative maintenance/inspections on semi-trailers, ensuring that all trailers meet the U.S. Department of Transportation's road safety requirementsOther duties as assignedCompensation$19.00 -$28.00 per hour based on qualifications and experienceShift differential pay ($0.75 per hour for 2nd shift, $1.25 per hour for 3rd shift, and $1.50 per hour for weekend shift).Overtime after 40 hoursPaid time offMedical InsuranceLife InsuranceDental Insurance401KPhysical RequirementsRegularly required to stand, handle material up to 70 lbs., feel and reach for various items in tight locationsOccasionally required to talk and hear, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlWork environment—outdoor and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation & heatRegularly working near moving mechanical parts; with some vibration and loud noise levelOccasionally working in (non-weather) wet or humid conditions; in (non-weather) extreme heat or cold; in high, precarious places; with fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; in outdoor weather conditionsQualificationsExperience working on van trailers, chassis, tankers, and flatbedsWill need to provide own basic hand tools, larger shop tools will be company providedValid driver's license and dependable transportation to workMust have basic computer skillsMust be able to read and write EnglishFHWA Certification preferred, but will train and pay for certification