Tractor Technician

Isupark; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Isupark in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems. You will diagnose defects, inspect components, and use hand tools and diagnostic software as part of routine maintenance and repairs.

The role requires a technical school degree and a valid driver’s license, with the ability to handle a fast-paced, physically demanding workload and communicate clearly with team members.

Qualifications

• Technical school degree and/or previous tractor/trailer repair experience.
• Must have valid Driver’s License.
• Must be attentive to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to handle a fast‑paced, physically demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain tractors and/or trailers using hand tools and machine tools.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and inspect parts for defects and wear.
• Diagnose and repair electrical circuits using schematics and diagnostic software.
• Recondition or replace parts as needed to ensure reliability.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on brakes, wheels, electrical systems, and air systems.
• Diagnose engine/driveline/ABS issues using mechanical knowledge and computer diagnostics.
• Utilize cutting, welding, and metal fabrication tools when required.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Oral & written communication

Driver's license

Manual dexterity

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical school degree

Tools

Hand tools

Machine tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Job Description

Location: Des Moines, IA | Des Moines Shop

Primary Function

The primary function for a Maintenance Technician will be to perform tractor and/or trailer preventative maintenance repairs to advance mechanical and electrical troubleshooting procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain company tractors and/or trailers using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and examine parts for defects and excessive wear
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits utilizing computer based software diagnostic programs and printed wiring schematics
• Recondition, repair and/or replace parts
• Perform routine maintenance checks including inspecting brake system, wheel bearings, electrical system, and air systems
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair engine/driveline/ABS related issues utilizing sound mechanical knowledge and computer based diagnostic programs
• Ability to set up and use common cutting, welding, and metal fabrication tooling and equipment as needed to complete trailer repairs
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• Technical school degree and/or previous tractor/trailer repair experience
• Must have valid Driver’s License
• Must be attentive to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Must be able to handle a fast‑paced, physically demanding workload

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to lift 100lbs repetitively and overheadMust be able to climb on/off trailers throughout the shift