Trailer Technician/Mechanic

Trailer Technician/Mechanic PositionNorth Central Utility is offering a sign-on bonus for the Trailer Technician/Mechanic position at our Mankato, MN location. The bonus totals $2,500 and will be paid out in installments over the first 18 months of employment, beginning with the first paycheck.Are you a hands-on technician who wants to be a part of a team, working to keep essential equipment on the road?North Central Utility (NCU) is looking for a self-motivated and results-driven Service/Trailer Technician to represent NCU in the semi-trailer service industry.North Central Utility is one of the largest semi-trailer dealerships in the nation and the largest in the North Central region with 10 locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. We offer reefer, dry van and flatbed trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing at all locations and vocational trailers from MAC Trailers in Wisconsin. Our service department offers everything from routine maintenance, certified DOT inspections to precision laser alignment, as well as complete wreck repair for trailers of all makes and models. No job is too big or too small for our skilled service technicians.Wage & Benefits:$20-$40/hr based on experienceMonthly performance-based commissions401(k) with company match & profit sharingHealth, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts – FSA Section 125 programPaid time offPaid holidays (8.5 days)Training and professional development opportunitiesAnnual safety shoe and tool allowancesJob Duties and Responsibilities:Inspect, troubleshoot and perform a variety of repairs on semi-trailersPerform all aspects of trailer body & wreck repairsDiagnose and make recommendations to manager on repairs as requiredAir and electrical system diagnostics and repairPreventative maintenancePerform all types of welding (i.e. - aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel)Fabricate or modify trailer body partsMaintain allocated time on all repairs and modificationsCertified to conduct DOT inspections (or willing to become certified)Perform job assignments in accordance with DOT requirements, government laws, regulations, and ordinancesAll work processes will be electronically documented in the systemOperate a forkliftOperate a scissor liftFollow company repair and safety best practicesMaintain established company quality standardsMaintain and promote a safe work environmentUse and promote PPE and the use of safety equipmentPrepared and ready to work at the start of each shiftHelpful and considerate to co-workers and customersAdhere to all company policies, procedures, and rules of conductMaintain a clean and safe work area at all timesAssist other technicians, Service Manager, and Shop Foreman as neededQualifications:High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferredBasic set of tools and previous experience preferredAbility to meet the physical demands of the position.Driver's LicenseJob Type: Full-timeSchedule: Day shift M-F (No weekends)Supervisory Responsibilities: NoThis position is a safety-sensitive position, requiring pre-employment and post-accident drug testing.North Central Utility (NCU) is one of the largest semi-trailer dealerships in the nation and the largest in the North Central region with 10 locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. We are a family-owned and operated company with 2nd and 3rd generations taking the reins of leadership.NCU offers reefers, dry vans, and flatbed trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing at all locations and vocational trailers from MAC Trailers in Wisconsin - we sell new and used semi-trailers. With Moore Space, we offer temporary storage container solutions as well.Our service department offers everything from routine maintenance, certified DOT inspections, to precision laser alignment, as well as complete wreck repair for trailers of all makes and models. With the addition of Cargobull reefer units to the Utility portfolio, NCU is expanding our Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) and mobile service capabilities.Our parts department has an extensive inventory of Heavy-Duty Truck/Tractor and Trailer parts. With our extensive product offerings, expert service capabilities, and geographic reach, we ensure we are a “One-Stop Shop” for truck and semi-trailer parts.