Entry-Level Maintenance Technician - Tractors & Trailers

EMP Trust HR Solutions; Cibolo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription Drug (Rx)

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee,

Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Flexible Paid Time Off

And many other benefits not listed

Job summary

EMP Trust HR Solutions in Texas is seeking a Maintenance Helper to assist with basic repairs on tractors and trailers and support senior technicians. The role emphasizes safety, learning, and completing PM tasks with proper documentation.

You will gain cross-training across maintenance and parts processes, build foundational mechanical skills, and contribute to efficient equipment uptime in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year or less at Liberty or related industry experience.
• Basic understanding of engines, transmissions and their theories.
• Can perform PM services with little to no instruction.
• Must possess basic tool set.
• Possesses general knowledge of electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• MUST FOLLOW ALL SAFETY REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS.
• Explain differences in PM schedules.
• Explain what fluid type is used in engines, transmissions, power ends and drive components.
• Identify greasing points included in PM service for tractors and trailers.
• Check u-joints and determine if replacement is needed.
• Know basic equipment locations and power up/down procedures.
• Engage power take off on a tractor correctly.
• Understand hydraulic systems and potential failure points.
• Check fluid levels after PM and identify components checked while running vs no-run.
• Identify Liberty equipment by name.
• Understand unit-mounted tools used in PM service.
• Complete required paper work and understand gauges readings.
• General electrical knowledge: use a multimeter.

Skills

Engines

Transmissions

Electrical systems

Basic tool set

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Tools

Basic tool set

Job description

EMP Trust HR Solutions in Texas is seeking a Maintenance Helper to assist with basic repairs on tractors and trailers and support senior technicians. The role emphasizes safety, learning, and completing PM tasks with proper documentation.

You will gain cross-training across maintenance and parts processes, build foundational mechanical skills, and contribute to efficient equipment uptime in a team environment.