Trailer Technician II

Join the MVT Team Mesilla Valley Transportation is now hiring Trailer Technicians in Laredo, Texas! The Trailer Technician II repairs and maintains trailers to ensure operational efficiency and compliance, achieving recognition for key support within the team and promptly resolving issues as they arise under management direction. Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 3:30pm-12:00 am Responsibilities: Inspect and repair trailers according to company/OEM standards. Ensure equipment operates correctly and complies with Department of Transportation regulations. Perform DOT and general inspections. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues across trailer components. Repair damage to trailer panels, doors, hinges, floors, and axles. Weld and fabricate as needed for repairs. Repair or replace tires following company guidelines for PSI, wear, and tread depth. Conduct general fleet maintenance, including lights, air brakes, wheel ends, suspension, and other repairs. Document completed work, including 3Cs and notes in company maintenance software. Inspect and clean parts, order replacements as necessary. Verify proper equipment function post-repair. Use tools effectively to minimize downtime. Assist Trailer Supervisor with additional tasks as required. Maintain cleanliness in the work area. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two years or more years' experience in mechanic experience and/or training. Trailer Mechanic must be DOT certified. Licensed Mechanic Journeyman preferred. Work Environment: • Indoor and Outdoor environment. • Employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions including direct sunlight & heat. • Employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and extreme heat. • Employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Job Benefits: 401(k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Vision insurance Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees are eligible. Mesilla Valley Transportation began in 1982 as a small independent fleet in the Southwest. In the late '80s, MVT went through a controlled growth spurt and began to encompass the 48 connected states and Canada. Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders. "Where family, careers, and success come together!" Company: MVT Services Employement Type: Full-Time Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience) Department: Service Benefits: 401(k) Req ID: 621aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a