Service Technician / Trailer Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector is seeking a skilled service technician/trailer mechanic to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and trailers, requiring strong mechanical knowledge and welding skills. Candidates should be safety-conscious and able to lift and handle equipment effectively. This is a great opportunity to advance your career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude for equipment repair.
• Welding & fabrication experience required.
• Knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and trailers.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose air, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Welding

Equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Overview:

We are seeking a skilled service technician/ trailer mechanic to join our team. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy a fast paced, team oriented, dynamic work environment that offers a wide variety of repair and maintenance functions on trucks, trailers and bulk commodity handling equipment. Take the next step in your career and join our family. Visit lwtank.com and apply today. Feel free to reach out directly to us with any questions!

Responsibilities:

- Perform preventive maintenance tasks, conduct inspections and complete repairs on heavy duty vehicles, trailers and cargo tanks.

- Document work performed on each vehicle on the repair order.

- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair air, hydraulic and electrical systems.

- Perform a wide variety of maintenance and diagnostic functions on bulk liquid handling equipment; PTO’s, pumps, meters, reels etc.

- Account for all time and material used in performing assigned duties.

- Must understand and properly use all tooling needed for cargo tank repairs.

- Maintains general housekeeping by keeping shop clean and free from oil, fluids, etc.

Requirements:

- Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude for equipment repair.

- Welding & fabrication experience .

- Knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and ABS brake systems is desired.

- A self-starter that works as a team member under the direction of management.

- Ability to prioritize work and follow through with repairs.

- Able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.

- Must have basic hand tools or willing to invest in them

- Safety conscious – knows how to look out for him/herself and others in the work environment.

- Ability to frequently lift to 50 lbs. Able to lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level occasionally.

- Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers. Also crawling and working in narrow spaces.

- Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e., hammering, turning wrenches

- Exposed to heat, cold, noise mechanical/electrical fume or odor.