Trailer Technician

Border International provides quality service from start to finish with fully equipped mobile service trucks and certified technicians. We use the latest work truck diagnostics software, OEM parts, and commercial truck repair technologies to ensure professional results.

About the role

A Trailer Technician repairs and maintains trailers to ensure efficient operation and compliance. Key measures of success include being recognized as a key supporter by your team, peers, and management, identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, and following instructions and 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 roofs, panels, rail repairs, door sections, floor sections, and cross-member replacement.
• Performs minor welding repairs.
• Repairs/replaces tires, wheel bearings, and seals.
• Changes fluids and filters as necessary.
• Replaces and adjusts brakes for proper function.
• Inspects and cleans parts; submits orders if parts must be replaced.
• Confirms proper function of equipment and truck after maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of mechanic experience and/or training.
• Must meet inspector qualifications outlined 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

Benefit conditions: Only full-time employees are eligible.

Pay

$22.00 per hour

Schedule

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday