TRAILER TECHNICIAN

Summary

As a Trailer Technician, you will provide fleet drivers with safe, reliable, and cost-efficient trailers by providing preventative maintenance on trailer units as well as performing diagnosis and repair as required by company and DOT standards. This position will also prepare new trailers for fleet requirements and assist tractor technicians as needed.

Essential Functions & Duties

  • Diagnose and repair medium to heavy-duty trailers, including preventative maintenance, inspections, repair, to air and hydraulic brakes, warranty procedures, ABS systems, suspension, electrical and trailer body repairs with safety as the top priority.

  • Perform preventative maintenance on tractor and trailer equipment including routine technical repairs and completing repair orders.

  • Install refrigeration units, fuel tanks, and circulation equipment on new trailers.

  • Remain technically proficient in all areas including trailer and basic parts administration.

  • Use effective interpersonal skills to maintain positive working relationships with team members, all company personnel, and vendors.

  • Contribute to the goals of the shop, leadership team, and the company.

  • Utilize appropriate resources, such as the parts manual and computer, service bulletins, and other resources to research problems, determine most effective and efficient method for repairs.

  • Document work order details within the company's internal order and billing program.

  • Ensure proper documentation is complete, including permits, repair orders, filing, etc.

  • Abides by all company policies and safety rules and assist in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

  • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and take appropriate actions, recommend process changes, and initiate improvements.

  • Be self-motivated, able, and willing to work independently while motivating team efforts.

  • Work additional hours in accordance with business needs and other demands of the position.

  • Cross training with truck maintenance may be required based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong problem solving skills & mechanical aptitude

  • Ability to hook, drive, and back up semi tractor-trailer

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.)

  • Proficient in multi-tasking and project management

  • Must be detail oriented

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Technical training certificate or degreed program preferred

Experience

  • One year of experience required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, or Additional Eligibility Qualifications

CDL is helpful but not required

Computer Skills

Basic computer & software skills required

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, or Tuesday-Saturday,, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with an average work week of 40-45 hours. Additional hours and weekend support will be required on an as needed basis.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is mostly performed in an environment that is subject to temperature fluctuations as the outdoor temperature fluctuates. This job requires a moderate degree of physical fitness and mobility. Bending, squatting, stooping, climbing, crawling, and lifting up to 100 lbs. is required.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) PPE is provided by Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. based on the employee’s position and exposure.

Job Description Review

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily all inclusive, and the job may require other functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed previously. Management reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirements at any time, with or without notice. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment and employment remains “at-will” and may be terminated at any time by the employee or employer with or without cause or notice.

Affirmative Action Plan/ Employment Opportunity Statement

Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.