Job Title: Trailer Technician

Summary

This position is responsible for 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:

Must have strong problem-solving skills, and mechanical aptitude. Must be able to ensure services are compliant with established safety
procedures. This position requires the ability to hook, drive, and back-up semi-tractor-trailer combination vehicles. Must have excellent time management and organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task without negatively impacting performance or results. Must be able to effectively and accurately complete detailed work with sense of urgency; always keeping safety at the forefront and demonstrating safe operating procedures. Moderate degree of physical fitness and mobility is required, including ability to bend, squat, stoop, climb, crawl, and lift up to 75 lbs.

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 trailer equipment including routine technical repairs and completing repair orders.

·  Install refrigeration units, fuel tanks, 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 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.

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

·  Identify 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.

Required Qualifications

·  Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, 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 to three years experience preferred

Schedule

Monday-Friday; 7:00am-5:00pm.

Half days on Saturday as needed

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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.

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.