Tractor Technician

Marten Transport; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Tool & boot allowance

Job summary

Marten Transport in Edwardsville, KS, seeks a skilled maintenance technician for in-house repairs on the Reefer fleet and related preventive maintenance. Pay ranges from $24 to $40 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing equipment, rebuilding components, ensuring compliance with EPA and Safety policies, and maintaining accurate repair orders.

Qualifications

• Must possess mechanical skills and aptitude for the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in diagnosis and repair of all equipment to meet fleet cost per mile goals.
• Maintain proficiency in rebuilding components on equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and ensure timely repairs of issues identified.
• Ensure compliance with company, EPA and Safety policies.
• Complete repair orders timely, charge labor and parts to the appropriate unit.
• Return unused parts to the parts room.
• Attend company training and apply what is learned.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with post‑high school training or 2+ years tractor maintenance experience

Job description

Salary range: $24-$40/hour

Purpose

To furnish quality major and minor in-house repairs to the Reefer fleet in a timely and efficient manner, while complying with Marten Transport, Ltd. policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in the diagnosis and repair of all equipment which includes high quality and low cost completed in a timely manner to meet fleet cost per mile goals.
• Maintain proficiency in rebuilding components on equipment.
• Effectively and efficiently performs preventative maintenance inspections. Ensure the timely and effective repair of any problems identified during preventive maintenance inspections.
• Ensure all company, EPA and Safety policies are complied with to meet local, state, and federal standards.
• Complete all repair orders in a timely manner, ensuring all labor and parts are charged to the appropriate unit.
• Return all unused parts to the parts room.
• Attends all company training classes, then retains and demonstrate what was instructed.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the work area.
• Performs additional duties and special projects as needed or directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Abilities/Skills Required

Must possess mechanical skills and aptitude for the position. Must be able to exhibit skills and knowledge

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be able to stand for long hours. Must be able to work various shifts and days. Must be able to work in all types of climates including extreme hot and cold.

Education/Training Required

High School Education with one year post high school training preferred or two plus years’ experience in tractor maintenance.

Marten Transport offers a full benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, 401K (starting at 90 days!) Annual tool and boot allowance