Box/Trailer Repair Specialist

Summit Body & Equipment, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401K

ESOP participation

Job summary

Summit Body & Equipment, Inc. in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Box/Trailer Repair Specialist to repair damaged fleet vehicle boxes and trailers. The role involves diagnosing and fixing various components, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring quality repairs. Ideal candidates will excel in a team environment and have strong physical stamina. Pay ranges from $20 to $30 per hour, along with benefits such as health insurance and a 401K plan. Working hours are Monday to Friday, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility for heavy physical work.
• Ability to operate machines and tools effectively.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair components of boxes and trailers.
• Perform routine technical repairs and maintain equipment.
• Ensure quality of repairs to maintain customer satisfaction.

Skills

Diagnosing and repairing trailers

Preventive maintenance

Welding skills

Time management

Safety procedures

Tools

Hand tools

Motor vehicles

Job description

Our Box/Trailer Repair Specialist is responsible for the repair of damaged and dented fleet vehicle boxes and trailers, including diagnostics. Working closely with the Service Supervisor, the Box/Trailer Repair Specialist assists with the overall complete repair of customer vehicles. This is a critical role that is responsible for the quality of repairs to keep our customers satisfied. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for serviceability, is ambitious, takes direction well, and thrives in a team atmosphere.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair components such as box or trailer doors, floors, and side panels
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment including routine technical repairs and completing repair orders
• Perform general or routine welding
• Use effective time management techniques and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multitask without negatively impacting performance or results
• Must be able to effectively and accurately complete detailed work with a sense of urgency; always keeping safety at the forefront and demonstrating safe operating procedures
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and general repairs on trailer, dry van, re‐fere units, utility bodies and specialty equipment

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Experience or Education

• Physical demands: Work is considered heavy physical work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of frequent force, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions with exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to: Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time
• Visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• Operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools
• Determine the ability to hear and accurately interpret mechanical, technical, and business information in an environment subject to noise, vibrations, etc.
• Perform all work safely in a fast‑paced work environment

The factory noise level may require ear protection. The work area has forklift traffic and will occasionally require exposure to wet conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Intermittently throughout the day you will be required to go outside in various weather conditions.

Work Hours

The Box/Trailer Repair Specialist routine work hours are Monday through Friday from 5:45 am to 2:30 pm. The workweek may expand up to 50 hours per week and/or Saturday overtime to meet customer demand.

Compensation

Salary range of $20 – $30 per hour commensurate with experience, health/dental/life insurance, paid vacation, 401K, and ESOP participation.

Summit Truck Body is an equal opportunity employer. Nothing in the job description guarantees employment and/or restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.