Assistant Trailer Technician

Border International; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Border International in El Paso, Texas, is seeking an Assistance Trailer Technician to ensure trailers operate efficiently and comply with regulations. The role involves inspecting, adjusting, and repairing trailers, along with conducting minor welding and maintenance tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of mechanic experience. Full-time employees enjoy benefits such as health and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years of mechanic experience and/or training.
• Must meet inspector qualifications outlined by FMCSA section CFR 396.17.
• Licensed Mechanic Journeyman preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, adjust, and repair trailers with minor problems.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and within DOT compliance.
• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical malfunctions on trailers.
• Perform trailer body repairs and minor welding repairs.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Problem-solving

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical adjustment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

Border International provides quality service from start to finish with our fully equipped mobile service trucks and our certified technicians. We have the latest in work truck diagnostics software, OEM parts, and commercial truck repair technologies for a professional job done right.

Assistance Trailer Technician Position

Repairs and maintains trailers to ensure efficient operation and compliance.

Key Measure of Success Includes

• Be recognized by team, peers, and management as a key supporter.
• Identifies and resolves problems/tasks in a timely manner.
• Follows instructions, responds to 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 slight maintenance such as replacing/repairing marker lights, seals, airbags and mud flaps.
• Performs trailer body repairs such as patching of roofs, panels, rail repairs, door sections, floor sections, cross‑member replacement, etc.
• Minor welding repairs.
• Repairs/replaces tires, wheel bearings and seals.
• Changes fluids and filters as necessary.
• Replace and adjusts brakes for proper function.
• Inspects and cleans parts; submits orders if part must be replaced.
• Confirms proper function of equipment and truck after maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to two years mechanic experience and/or training.
• Must meet inspector qualifications outlined by FMCSA section CFR 396.17.
• Licensed Mechanic Journeyman preferred.

Job Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Benefit Conditions

• Only full‑time employees are eligible.