Trailer Maintenance Trainer & QA Auditor

ATS, Inc.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Anderson Trucking Service is seeking aTechnical Trainer and Quality Assurance Inspector - Trailers to deliver hands-on OJT and classroom training for trailer maintenance teams, ensuring safety practices and quality audits across ATS shops.

The candidate should have a 1.2-year degree in diesel/heavy truck or welding, 5+ years as a trailer mechanic with training experience, welding and hydraulics expertise, CMMS familiarity, MS Office proficiency, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 1.2-year degree in medium/heavy truck diesel program and/or equivalent welding program with 5+ years as a trailer mechanic.
• Proven welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience with hydraulics and small engines.
• Excellent working knowledge of DOT safety standards.
• Working knowledge of CMMS.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Valid Class A driver’s license preferred.
• Forklift certification and ability to train staff within 90 days.
• MS Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willing to travel frequently, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and ensure safety practices and policies are followed.
• Provide hands-on OJT on the shop floor and assist with difficult diagnostics.
• Conduct daily quality assurance inspections across ATS shops.
• Travel to remote locations; approximately 8 weeks per year.
• Use instructional materials and media to conduct lectures and hands-on training.
• Evaluate trainee competency and provide feedback to shop management.
• Identify trends and suggest improvements to meet goals.
• Collaborate to design ongoing training for new and current employees.
• Maintain master training records and certifications for maintenance staff.
• Align actions with ATS values and mission.
• Complete duties outside normal hours as needed.

Skills

Welding

Hydraulics

CMMS

MS Office

Communication

Driving

Education

Diesel/Welding degree

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Forklift certification

Job description

Anderson Trucking Service is seeking aTechnical Trainer and Quality Assurance Inspector - Trailers to deliver hands-on OJT and classroom training for trailer maintenance teams, ensuring safety practices and quality audits across ATS shops.

The candidate should have a 1.2-year degree in diesel/heavy truck or welding, 5+ years as a trailer mechanic with training experience, welding and hydraulics expertise, CMMS familiarity, MS Office proficiency, and excellent communication.