Heavy Duty Trailer Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Requirements:

Accurately diagnose, repair, and maintain all parts and components on heavy duty trailing equipment in a timely manner and quality fashion, including but not limited to the following: 

• Perform quality preventive maintenance services and DOT inspections on semi-trailers and dollys
• Diagnose and repair air brake systems, ABS, suspension, and electrical systems
• Perform welding and fabrication on steel, stainless and aluminum
• Complete all body repairs on semi-trailers including repairing or replacing side panels, roofs, headers and frame rails
• Repair and replace roll-up doors and swing doors
• Assist other mechanics as needed
• Have good communication skills and be able to work independently and as a team member
• Operate Company vehicles in accordance with local, state, federal and Company policies and safe driving practices
• Perform occasional facility maintenance for the Company and/or customer’s facilities
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Lead Mechanic, Shop Foreman, Area Fleet Manager or Shop Coordinator
• Thoroughly, timely, neatly, and accurately document repairs and maintenance including a complete accounting of all labor hours, parts and materials used through maintenance software and daily worksheets
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive working relationship with all fleet, customer, and operations personnel
• Display professional conduct with customers, co-workers, outside suppliers and contacts
• Maintain safe and clean work areas
• Take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices
• Adhere to Company and OSHA safety guidelines
• Operate a forklift as needed to perform repairs and move heavy parts

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a heavy-duty trailer mechanic
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record may be required depending on job location
• Pass a criminal history background screen as required by our customer base
• Be able to lift and install all parts required to perform the job including heavier parts such as brake drums, tires, flywheels, clutches, starters, suspension spring packs, etc.

Benefits include:

medical, health savings plan, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, holiday pay, retirement plan, life insurance, uniforms provided

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