Service Technician

Great Dane LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Service Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repair of heavy‑duty trailers in our Jacksonville, FL facility. You'll use hand tools, measuring instruments and power tools to service dry vans, flatbeds, reefers, and related trailer equipment.

This role requires reading job orders, documenting repair actions, lifting up to 50 lbs, and delivering excellent customer service to customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, carpentry, or technician roles.
• Must furnish own hand tools and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Background screening and US work authorization required.
• Ability to read and follow job orders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair trailers.
• Build, rebuild and repair trailer parts per specs.
• Read and document repair processes to company standards.
• Assist other technicians on work orders as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to communicate with customers and vendors.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hand tools

Preventive maintenance

Work orders

Customer service

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Torque wrenches

Job description

Overview

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The position: A Service Technician performs multiple tasks related to preventative maintenance and repair of heavy-duty trucks. Using hand tools, measuring instruments, and power tools to make quality repairs, installments and maintaining of equipment, parts and components of the following: dry vans, flatbed, reefer, truck bodies, and specialty trailers.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Inspect, trouble‑shoot, diagnose and perform quality maintenance and repair of trailers.
• Build, rebuild, and repair all parts of trailer equipment to specifications as assigned.
• Read and understand job orders ensuring corrective action and the documentation of repair processes to company standards.
• Assist other mechanic technicians on work orders/jobs requiring assistance.
• Provide excellent customer service to communicate with customers and vendors and effectively resolve issues.

Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Experience: Previous mechanical, carpentry, or technician experience.
• Skills:
  • Ability work with hands to use tools and work on mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance task by following foreman and manager’s instruction.
  • Ability to install the following parts: cross members, panels, posts, rails, door equipment, flooring, lights, wiring, brakes, valves, airlines, wheel end components, landing gear, frame assembly, and other parts; requiring the ability to lift up to 50 Ibs.
  • Ability to examine system parts & safety devices looking for damage, excessive wear, and structural deficiencies on all types of trailers.
  • Must furnish own hand tools.
  • A favourable background screening, Physical & Drug Screening, and proof of work authorization in the United States is required for employment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is required to life up to 50 lbs.
• Work environment: Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled service department. Work schedule is usually Monday – Friday day shift; 8 hours per day with occasional Saturday work.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry‑freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centres throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard‑working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge‑focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of "Champions" and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programmes, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer