Blaine Brothers - Trailer Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

*************** $5000 SIGN ON BONUS***************

If you are looking for a great place to continue your career, grow, and advance- let's talk!!

We are a Minnesota based family-owned business with a beautiful building in Clearwater MN and an opening for an experienced Trailer Technician in our Trailer Shop. We are looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, has a great attitude, and eager to learn. This position handles repair and maintenance of semi-trailers as well as all other styles and sizes of trailers.

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

SCHEDULE: 

2nd Shift, Monday- Friday, 3pm- 12am

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, awesome company events, HUGE tech referral bonuses, plus a $5,000 sign on bonus. Pay Shift Differential on 2nd and 3rd shifts!  

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.

• Inspect the overall condition of trailers to ensure that they meet U.S. Department of Transportation's safety requirements.

• Compile inspection reports detailing their findings

• 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

We'd love to have you as part of our team. The ideal candidate would have the following skills:
• Great work ethic

• Willingness to jump in and help out where needed

• Mechanical aptitude, trailer mechanic experience a plus

• Welding experience a plus

• 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:

Blaine Brothers was founded in 1979 and has now been serving the transportation industry for over 45 years. Two brothers began with the mission to provide quality service and build quality relationships. Blaine Brothers has since grown and expanded to meet the needs of our clients.

In 2006 the Blaine Brothers Minneapolis location constructed and moved into a 58,000 square foot facility located in Blaine, Minnesota. Our team of professionals offer our clients solutions to the variety of challenges they face. With services offered 24/7 and the facility being open 24/5, superior customer service is provided around the clock. We have multiple bays for truck and trailer service along with a complete offering of parts. Our Service Technicians have an extensive amount of experience.
Blaine Brothers has a second location in Scanlon (Cloquet), Minnesota. This facility offers the same parts and service you depend on at our Minneapolis location. Our other location is in Clearwater, Minnesota. Although a smaller facility, it offers quality truck and trailer services you expect from any one of our locations. Blaine Brothers TRUCKALINE offers complete frame, suspension and alignment services.

At Blaine Brothers 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.

Please apply online at our website - Blainebrothers.com or through Indeed.

We value the skills, leadership, and dedication of our military community. Veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses are encouraged to apply