Mobile Technician

J T Mckinney; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision

Attractive pay

Monday to Friday schedule; NO weekends

Job summary

McKinney Trailers in Irving, TX is seeking a maintenance/repair technician for class 8 trailers. You will meet daily with the Service Manager to plan upcoming orders, document work, and ensure safety and compliance. The role emphasizes welding, fabrication, and FHWA inspections, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a $1,000 sign-on bonus, plus strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or 2 years related equipment maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents; write reports and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
• 1+ year(s) welding and fabrication experience.
• 1+ year(s) FHWA inspection experience.
• 1+ year(s) ABS troubleshooting experience.
• 1+ year(s) troubleshooting and replacing brake components.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with Service Manager to discuss upcoming orders and equipment demands.
• Use repair orders to document work performed and report completed equipment daily.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company safety standards.
• Oversee shipping/receiving, inspect and store inventory.
• Drive and spot equipment in the yard.
• Report costs of equipment added to fleet.
• Repair and maintain class 8 trailers; log repair hours.
• Fabricate and weld interiors into trailers; work safely.

Skills

Reading & interpreting

Communication

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

ABS troubleshooting tools

Brake components tools

Job description

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Irving, TX, US

For over 30 years, Mckinney has supplied the western United States, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Texas with high-quality equipment and reliable service. We offer a full range of tractor-trailer sizes, types, and options and are strategically located near key distribution points. Mckinney Trailers is a leading provider of trailer equipment for rent or lease. We leverage our diverse fleet of over 35,000 trailers to ensure you find what you need when you need it.

• $1,000 Sign On Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Attractive pay
• Monday to Friday schedule; NO weekends

Job Description:

• Meets daily with Service Manager and other operations personnel to discuss filling upcoming orders and demands for equipment.
• Uses repair orders to record all work performed and submits a list of equipment numbers completed each day.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local government and company standards for reliability and safety.
• Oversees shipping/receiving responsibilities, including inspecting, storing, and retrieving inventory.
• Drives and spots equipment in yard.
• Reports all costs of equipment added to fleet.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of class 8 trailersl; Logs hours spent on repairs.
• Fabricates and welds, custom designs and installs interiors into trailers; Works in a safe manner.

Job Requirements:

• A High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years verifiable equipment maintenance related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Communicates with a wide range of individuals from yard staff to upper management
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• A valid driver’s license issued in the state of employment.
• Strong work ethic and a desire to succeed.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• One to two years welding experience including fabrication of metal parts and assemblies.
• 1 Plus years of experience performing FHWA Inspection.
• 1 Plus years of experience Troubleshooting and repairing ABS.
• 1 Plus years of experience Troubleshooting, repairing and replacing brake components.

McKinney Trailers is an Equal Opportunity Employer