Mobile Trailer Technician

Ultipro; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium $3/hr

Up to $41.29/hr based on experience

3 weeks PTO upon hire

$1,200 annual CDL stipend

Uniforms provided with laundry service

Paid OEM training

Comprehensive benefits plan (medical,

Dental, vision, disability and life, +

401(k) with match

Job summary

Hirschbach Motor Lines seeks a skilled Fleet Maintenance Technician to identify and fix trailer issues, perform preventive maintenance, and document repairs with precision. The role involves recording parts used and completing repair stories for warranty recovery, while working with various tools and equipment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2 years in fleet maintenance or technical schooling, and welding skills.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in fleet maintenance or equivalent technical training.
• Experience repairing, maintaining, and diagnosing Class 8 equipment.
• Welding skills in non-standard situations and various materials.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve trailer-related problems.
• Complete repair orders and related paperwork accurately and on time.
• Perform preventive maintenance on trailer equipment as assigned.
• Record parts used and repair details for warranty and documentation.
• Work in conditions including bending, lifting up to 100 pounds, and in inclement weather.

Skills

Fleet maintenance experience

Welding skills

Diagnostic tooling basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

• $3/hr shift premium on top of hourly rate
• Up to $41.29/hr based on experience
• 3 weeks of PTO upon hire!!
• $1,200/annual CDL A or B Stipend
• Uniforms provided with laundry services included
• Paid OEM training
• Full comprehensive benefit plan, includes medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, and more voluntary elections!
• 401(k) with match

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves trailer related problems
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of necessary company paperwork repair orders, indirect labor forms, etc
• Performs preventive maintenance (PM’s) ontrailer equipment as assigned
• Properly categorize repairs (i.e. Preventative Maintenance, Component Failure, Abuse, and Accident, according to current company standards)
• Accurately record parts and supplies used in performing repairs, which may include scanning bar codes of parts, and recording consumable supplies
• Accurately record repair stories in order to properly document complaints, causes and corrections of component failures, and enable the company to recover warrantable expenses
• Position includes bending, lifting (up to 100 pounds), climbing, as it relates to maintenance of Class 8 equipment
• Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather

Talent Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent in education
• Two years’ experience in Fleet Maintenance, or Technical School Degree
• Previous experience with the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of Class 8 equipment not limited to general driver repair requests, warranty repair requests, on-board vehicle electronics, etc
• Previous experience with general welding skills in non-standard situations and on varying materials
• Basic computer skills as it applies to diagnostic tooling

Company Overview

For 90 years, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature sensitive freight. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America, with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach provides a breadth of services to our customers, and has a tenured history paired with a future of growth and opportunity.
In April of 2023 Hirschbach became a Certified Veteran's Business Enterprise (VBE) from the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) as we are 51% owned, operated, and controlled by one or more U.S. military veterans.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CDL Class B

CDL Class A

Equal Opportunity Employer
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