Trailer Body Technician 1

Stevens Transport; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Transport, Inc. and its Paragon Leasing group are seeking an entry level Trailer Body Technician to repair body imperfections, insulation, paint, and welding on trailers.

This role offers a start in a growing, essential department within a leading transportation organization. You will perform welding, decal removal, insulation work, and straightening of metal panels, while maintaining a safe, clean work environment and communicating any additional damage to management.

Qualifications

• Time management skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Safety first mindset.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Strong communication skills.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

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

Job description

Department:

Paragon Fleet Maintenance Group

Job Description:

J OB 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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, 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

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.