Mechanic / Technician - 1st & 2nd shift

Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales, Inc. in Sioux City, IA is seeking a Trailer Mechanic to perform repair and maintenance on trailers.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Service Manager in the Service department and requires high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. The successful candidate will service brakes, lights, seals, and other trailer components, diagnose malfunctions, and complete documentation for all work orders and inspections.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of general trailer maintenance and repair.
• Ability to pass post-offer physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Services and repairs different areas of a trailer including the brakes, lights, seals, and other general maintenance items as work order indicates.
• Inspect, diagnose and troubleshoot to identify malfunctions and determine repairs
• Repairs and replaces damaged tires of trailers.
• Inspects trailers for defects according to Department of Transportation specifications.
• Complete all required documentation on inbound and outbound documents. Processes final paperwork such as PM sheet, annual inspection sheet, PD sheet, and end of job report
• Employees are included on an on-call service schedule rotation
• Other duties and tasks as required by supervisor

Skills

Trailer maintenance

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Job Title:Trailer Mechanic Department:Service

Reports to:Service Manager Effective Date:10/2024

Classification:Full time, non-exempt

Job Summary:

The Trailer Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of trailers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Services and repairs different areas of a trailer including the brakes, lights, seals, and other general maintenance items as work order indicates.
• Inspect, diagnose and troubleshoot to identify malfunctions and determine repairs
• Repairs and replaces damaged tires of trailers.
• Inspects trailers for defects according to Department of Transportation specifications.
• Complete all required documentation on inbound and outbound documents. Processes final paperwork such as PM sheet, annual inspection sheet, PD sheet, and end of job report
• Employees are included on an on-call service schedule rotation
• Other duties and tasks as required by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of general trailer maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of trailer electrical, suspension, structural systems
• Experience as a trailer, diesel or heavy-equipment mechanic
• Valid Driver’s License & a satisfactory MVR
• Ability to pass post-offer physical & drug screen
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push or carry up to 100-pound objects with assistance
• Frequently required to sit / stand / kneel / stoop / bend / use hands to handle materials / reach with arms and hands / operate motor-vehicle or job-related equipment / climb ladders

This job description does not list all duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales, Inc. / Transport Refrigeration of SD, Inc. / Keizer Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer