Trailer Technician I

About the role

This position will perform routine maintenance and repair work on Class 8 trailers, and other vehicles (pickups, small trailers, etc.) which adheres to Transdev standards. This may include but is not limited to tire maintenance, fulfilling service calls for repair, conducting visual inspections of vehicles and related work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers by performing limited repairs with minimal supervision on basic maintenance such as replacement of light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, batteries, check fluid levels, change fluids and filters and lubricate components.
• Aid Tech II or III with preventative maintenance (PM’s), safety maintenance inspections and annual maintenance inspections at prescribed intervals of time and usage.
• Aid in the performance of mechanical repairs including the repair of brakes, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Maintain records of all maintenance work completed on vehicles including parts and supplies used.
• Evaluate completed work prior to release and seek approval where required.
• Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
• Moves vehicles safely between job and work area.
• Aid with road calls and emergency services as necessary.
• Adhere to Transdev standards, policies and procedures.
• Cleans vehicles as requested or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair (preferred)
• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement preferred.
• ASE Certification preferred. (expected to have 1 ASE within 24 months of hire)
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 0-1 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred) or equivalent education and experience

Qualifications

• Adhere to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license

Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 8 days; 6 standard and 2 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
• Company paid ASE testing, training materials, and tool reimbursement

Pay

Competitive compensation package of minimum $19.00 – Maximum $23.00

Schedule

Full-time

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-100% of the job is performed outside
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day)
• Frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
• Lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
• Occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job
• Tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise