Trailer Technician / Mechanic 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Trailer Technician 2nd

shift (Mon. - Thurs.) 1pm to

11 : 30pm

Qualifications

Mechanical knowledge : 3 years

Air Brake : 3 years

Trailer repair : 3 years

Driver's License

Work authorization

Welding skills are a plus.

Full Job

Description

Universal Truck Service LLC, Trailer Shop Division, one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the Midwest, is looking to hire skilled Trailer Mechanic / Technician 's for a NEW 2nd shift with possibilities for the lead / foreman at our New Brighton facility. Trailer Mechanic / Technicians will be responsible for the timely repairs and maintenance of heavy-duty fleet and private owner vehicles.

Position Overview

Trailer Mechanic / Technicians will be responsible for timely repairs and maintenance of all classes of trailers to ensure a safe and efficient operation. Position requires a high level of proficiency and working knowledge related to repairs and diagnostics of trailers, dollies, and switchers.

Foreman position available, will be responsible for working with 1st foreman on hand off work, quality of repairs, efficiency of repairs, paperwork completed of other techs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform repairs and preventative maintenance to trailers, dollies, and switchers.

Perform services to anti-lock brakes, wheel end components, electric brakes, disc brakes, ABS brake system. Perform services to swing doors and roll up doors. Lift gate (Tuck under & Rail). Body and roof repair or replacement. Frame components and flooring.

Perform services to suspensions (Air ride & Spring ride)

Perform services to pneumatic air systems, electrical, wiring and pintle hitches.

Prepare vehicle records and report both manually and on a computer

Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety

documentation required Comply with all applicable laws / regulations, as well as

company policies / procedures

Inspect and perform work on the under parts