Trailer Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 41,672 - 47,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing organization

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, etc.

Paid holidays and vacation days

Job summary

A prominent freight transportation company is seeking a Trailer Mechanic in Sturtevant, WI. The role involves performing maintenance on trailers, ensuring quality repairs, and guiding junior technicians. Applicants should have basic math skills, possess a valid driver's license, and be fluent in English. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $30.25 to $34.25 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Able to pass a drug screen.
• Must have a consistent positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance service on trailers.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Proactively assist junior technicians.

Skills

Welding and metal fabrication

Preventative maintenance inspections

Repairing and rebuilding trailer components

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Job description

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Overview

Salary: $30.25 - $34.25/hour

Trailer Mechanics are to perform maintenance service in which the volume and quality of work is within the acceptably measured standards for Dayton Freight Lines.

Responsibilities

• Has a fundamental understanding of repairing and rebuilding components on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers and can effectively repairs the following components:
• Suspension and running gear components
• Landing gear assembly and components
• Wheel components and tires
• Brake and air components
• Electrical, lighting and wiring components
• Rear frame and door components
• Side, nose and roof components
• Interior and floor components
• Able to thoroughly perform Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs
• Maintains a high level of welding and metal fabrication skills
• Performs service calls
• Washes and fuels equipment when necessary
• Road tests vehicles to ensure quality repair services were performed.*Dependent upon having a CDL
• Consistently positive attitude, interacting courteously and professionally with fellow employees
• Pro-actively assists, guides and directs junior technicians
• Be a leading participant in the care and upkeep of the shop, the grounds and all equipment and tools
• Maintains a clean, safe environment that complies to OSHA and company standards
• Proficient in recording all work and labor on a computer in the EMS system
• Works with the Parts Department to assure that all necessary materials, parts, service and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
• Works in compliance to EPA regulations as well as DOT and company safety requirements
• Performs other maintenance duties or assignments when necessary
  

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver's License
• Basic math skills
• Fluent in English
• Able to pass a drug screen
  
  

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Quality Hours
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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