Trailer Body Technician 1

Paragon Leasing L.P.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Transport, North Americas Premier Refrigerated Transportation Company, based in Dallas, Texas, is hiring an entry level Trailer Body Technician. You will repair trailer body imperfections, insulation, paint, and welding repairs.

This is an ideal start to a career in trailer body maintenance within the Paragon Leasing group. Responsibilities include welding repairs, decal removal, insulation work, panel straightening, realigning components, and strict adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Time management skills required.
• Self-motivated individual.
• Safety first mindset.
• Willing to work extra hours when needed.
• Strong communication skills.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.
• Basic welding skills preferred.
• Basic painting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welding; minor and major body repairs
• Removing decals from Trailers
• Repair or removing insulations from Trailers
• Working with metal panels by straightening and completing bondo work as needed
• Realigning structural components
• Communicating with management about additional damage beyond original repair orders
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Complying with all company, OHSA and EPA rules and guidelines
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Welding

Painting

Bondo

Insulation Repair

Insulation Removal

Trailer Body Repair

Decal Removal

Safety

Time Management

Communication

Job description

Department:

Paragon Fleet Maintenance Group

Job Summary

We are currently for an entry level Trailer Body Technician. This position would be responsible for repairing trailer body imperfections, repairing insulation, painting, and welding repairs. This is great for anyone wanting to start a career in Trailer Body Maintenance. If you enjoy body repair and are looking for an entry level position look no further. Come start a career in an essential growing department with an industry leading organization, then come make Stevens Transport's Paragon Leasing your new home.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Welding; minor and major body repairs
• Removing decals from Trailers
• Repair or removing insulations from Trailers
• Working with metal panels by straightening and completing bondo work as needed
• Realigning structural components
• Communicating with management about additional damage beyond original repair orders
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Complying with all company, OHSA and EPA rules and guidelines
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Time Management skills
• Self-motivated
• Safety first mindset
• Resilient work ethic and a commitment to extra hours when needed
• Strong Communication Skills.
• A pre-employment physical and drug screening is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic welding skills
• Basic painting experience

Skills and Abilities

• Welding
• Painting
• Bondo
• Insulation Repair
• Insulation Removal
• Trailer Body Repair
• Decal Removal

Physical Demands

• Maneuvering around, in, and on, and under trailers/tight spaces
• Standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body movements
• Using hands to handle, control or feel
• Climbing ladders, stairs, and platforms
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

Work Experience: 2+ years of experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.

About Us

Stevens Transport, North Americas Premier Refrigerated Transportation Company, resides in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Servicing a prestigious list of Fortune 400 companies, Stevens specializes in transporting time-sensitive, temperature-controlled, and dry-expedited commodities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. For over 40 years, Stevens has been recognized as an industry leader in the Logistics and Supply Chain arena offering multi-modal transportation solutions and has never had a layoff.

Why Stevens Transport

Family is a top priority at Stevens and those values are integrated into everything we do, every day. We understand that the most important “assets” are the people that support our continuous growth and success. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What Are We Looking For

Stevens welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels. We offer a wide variety of opportunities across all departments and divisions. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a debt-free transportation and logistics conglomerate, come join the over 750 corporate family members.