NORTH AMERICAN TRAILER - TRAILER TECHNICIAN

Trailer Technician

We are a Minnesota based family-owned business with our main location in Inver Grove Heights. As we continue to grow and expand, we are currently hiring a Trailer Technician for our Trailer Shop. We are looking for someone with mechanical aptitude, detail oriented, willing to jump in and help out where needed, and a strong work ethic. This position handles the complete repair and general maintenance of semi-trailers, as well as all other styles and sizes of trailers.

Awarded Star Tribune's Top Work Places 7 years in a row. We like to work hard, play hard, and take pride in everything we do!

Schedule: 2nd shift Mon-Fri (4pm-1am)

Benefits: Industry leading pay and benefits, paid weekly, overtime opportunities, vacation rollover, $50,000 life insurance policy gifted to all FT employees, 401k with a company match, career advancement programs/ongoing training for growth, awesome company events, HUGE tech referral bonuses, monthly tech incentive bonus, plus a $5,000 sign on bonus, and 10% Pay Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shifts!

Pay Range: $25-$38+/hr (open to discussion, varies based on skillset and experience)

Essential Duties:

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Perform repair and customization work as assigned including routine maintenance, brake replacement/repair, suspension repair, electrical and pneumatic and hydraulic component troubleshooting and repair, trailer body repair including complete trailer rebuild.
• Provide after-sale services, such as component installation
• Track all parts and materials used in repairs or replacements.
• Ensure the final work product meets quality standards
• Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and co-workers

Requirements:

• Great work ethic
• Willingness to jump in and help out where needed
• Technical aptitude with basic electric diagnostic / troubleshooting experience a plus
• Welding experience a plus
• Basic tool set and tool box to start (assistance programs available)
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally and 10-50 lbs. frequently
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliability and a dedication to be a hard worker
• Ability to work independently maintaining a safe, efficient and friendly work environment
• Honesty and respect

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who fits with our company values:

• Values people
• Gives people with strengths the opportunity to exercise them
• Doesn't treat lack of success as failure
• Is very affirming and brings out the best in others
• Values and gives high quality
• Works hard
• Sees opportunities and integrates with existing business
• Is a good communicator
• Is humble
• Assumes responsibility for actions and commitments
• Attends to details
• Attends to operations
• Is competitive

A little about who we are:

Since our founding in 1982, we've been distributing quality branded parts, and providing sales and service for new and used trailers and tankers. That is over 40 Years of parts, service and sales to help others keep rolling at their best. The company includes four separate business entities, Blaine Brothers, North American Trailer, TruckAline, and Hydraulic Specialty that together offer nearly every product and service requested in the commercial transportation industry. The family of companies employs more than 400 people in 10 locations across the Midwest.

North American Trailer is a distributor of quality branded parts, complete heavy-duty truck and trailer service, tank trailer service, mobile service, emergency service and tank/trailer sales. We specialize in the repair of medium and heavy duty (class 4-8) trucks, school buses, commercial buses and RVs. We utilize the best computers and software to aid in the diagnostic and servicing of the equipment. Offering 24-hour service, 365 days a year. At North American Trailer our clients are treated with honesty and respect.

Our Vision: To be respected because of our strong family values that we put into every job we do.

Our Mission: Through our values we will strive to offer every one of our partners a helping hand in realizing their full potential by delivering value in parts, service, and sales in the industries we serve.