Trailer Technician

Shift Details: Tues-Sat 2:30pm-1:00am
Pay: $17.48 - $19.43  per hour, depending on experience

Trailer Technician Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tests, services, and repairs trailers and related mechanical components.
• Perform most diagnostics and repairs to brakes, air system, suspension, light trailer body repairs including doors, tires, lighting system etc. May need some assistance from Trailer Tech III.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Pull trailers in and out of shop using a yard jockey before and after repairs.
• Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
• Maintain a high productivity level and complete jobs within or close to SRT times.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers, and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
• Perform vehicle preventative maintenance (pm’s) guidelines.
• Change vehicle tires.
• Grease mechanical parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of working on trailers required.
• A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
• DOT and Brake Certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic welding skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must provide own hand tools adequate to perform job functions.