Service Technician 2

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/Retention Bonus

Job summary

Big Tex Trailer World in Bakersfield, CA seeks an experienced Service Technician 2 to keep the service areas organized and safe while performing advanced repairs and fabrication on trailers and related equipment. You will engage with customers to discuss repairs, installations, and solutions, and you will help ensure a steady supply of parts for service operations.

You will also quote service work, sell parts, install accessories, and collaborate with management to maintain schedules and safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Proven welding ability (MIG and oxy-acetylene).
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Associates degree or trade school diploma preferred.
• 2–3 years of applicable work experience preferred.
• Availability to work Monday–Saturday and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, repair, and accessory installation on trailers, truck beds, and tow vehicles.
• Examine, test, adjust, and repair bearings, lights, wiring, and brake assemblies.
• Quote service work and prepare work orders with parts lists and diagrams.
• Sell parts and service to customers and assist with installation as required.
• Maintain safety in service areas and complete required documentation.

Skills

Welding (MIG/Oxy-Acetylene)

2-3 years experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or Trade School Diploma preferred

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Trailer World-442 Bakersfield CA - Bakersfield, CA 93313, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair, This is a job working for Big Tex Trailer World

Competitive Hourly Pay

$3,500 Sign-on/Retention Bonus Available!

SUMMARY

The Service Technician 2 is responsible for the organization and safety of the service areas of the facility. Sells parts and performs advanced service repairs / fabrication work. Engages with customers to sell, discuss, and explain repairs, installations, and solutions. Ensures that a proper supply of regularly needed shop supplies is maintained through communication with management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform service, repair, and accessory installation on new and used trailers, truck beds, trailer tow vehicles and snowplows.
• Partner with supervisor to maintain Service Schedule.
• Examine, test, adjust, and repair bearings, lights, wiring, and brake assemblies of trailers and tow vehicles.
• Replace and repair worn and defective parts. Lay out drills, screws, rivets, and welds to repair, replace and/or install parts / accessories on trailers, truck beds, tow vehicles, snowplows, accessories and Installs wood or metal flooring.
• Perform multi-point inspections to assess customer service and parts needs.
• Confer in person and by phone with customers, write and read work orders. List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, diagrams and must have the ability to quote service work.
• Sell parts and service.
• Help customers hook up a trailer. Perform visual safety inspection (lights, safety chain, decking, etc.)
• Perform warranty service and completes required documentation.
• Complete service paperwork or computer system entry completely and timely.
• Maintain service parts log and submit to management as required.
• Assist in the maintenance of parts inventory for store including purchasing of parts and supplies, receiving PO’s, and Cycle Counts.
• Assemble trailers.
• Park and move Trailers.
• Other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Proven ability to weld (MIG and oxy-acetylene)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Associates Degree, Trade School Diploma preferred
• 2-3 years applicable work experience preferred
• Must be available to work Monday – Saturday and overtime as needed