Assistant Trailer Technician

About the role

Border International provides quality service from start to finish with our fully equipped mobile service trucks and our certified technicians. We have the latest in work truck diagnostics software, OEM parts, and commercial truck repair technologies for a professional job done right. An Assistant Trailer Technician repairs and maintains trailers to ensure efficient operation and compliance.

A Key Measure Of Success Includes being recognized by team, peers, and management as a key supporter, identifying and resolving problems/tasks in a timely manner, and following instructions and responding to management directions.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, adjusts and repairs trailers with minor problems.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and within Department of Transportation compliance
• Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical malfunctions on air brakes, switches, lighting circuits, control valves, relief valves, and other items
• Adjusts mechanical items such as doors and slack adjusters
• Performs light maintenance such as replacing/repairing marker lights, seals, airbags and mud flaps
• Performs trailer body repairs such as patching of roofs, panels, rail repairs, door sections, floor sections, cross-member replacement, etc.
• Minor welding repairs
• Repairs/replaces tires, wheel bearings and seals
• Changes fluids and filters as necessary
• Replace and adjusts brakes for proper function
• Inspects and cleans parts; submits orders if part must be replaced
• Confirms proper function of equipment and truck after maintenance
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months to two years mechanic experience and/or training
• Must meet inspector qualifications outlines by FMCSA section CFR 396.17
• Licensed Mechanic Journeyman preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Only full-time employees are eligible for benefits.

Pay and Schedule

The salary for this position is $16.00 per hour, with a schedule of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.