Assoc Trailer Tech

About the role

As an Associate Trailer Technician, you'll assist with basic to mid-range diagnostics and troubleshooting, and with basic repair and replacement and preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Assists in basic to mid-range diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Assists with basic repairs, preventative maintenance, and replacements in assigned specific classification
• Operates with basic tooling
• May work with others in an apprentice-style environment
• Assists in minor trailer repairs; repairs / replaces lights and interior plywood; adjusts brakes, repairs air leaks, repairs scuff liner
• Performs basic welding
• Repairs / replaces wheels and tires
• Performs preventative maintenance
• Performs trailer lubrication as needed
• Performs all safety-sensitive trailer repairs with Trainer or Foreman

Work Experience Qualifications & Key Requirements

• 0+ years Mechanical experience (any is a plus) - Preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• A skilled level of welding - Required
• Familiarity with general preventative maintenance and safety procedures - Required
• Skills to use fabricating tools - Required
• Electrical skills (shorts / repair diagnosis) - Required
• Ability to read schematic diagrams - Required
• Work in a team environment - Required
• Possess / maintain required tools - Required

Education

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent - Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Ability to obtain a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License within 6 months - Required
• Begin actively pursuing the required certification for next Technician level - Required
• Obtain CDL within 6 months of job start - Required
• Obtain DOT certification within 1 year of job start - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Lift 100 lbs and carry a distance of 5 ft
• Work sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and in a prone position
• Work with hands over head
• Climb; work from a ladder