Trailer Mechanic - 2nd shift

Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales is seeking a dedicated Trailer Mechanic for the Service Department. You will perform repair and preventive maintenance on trailers, and you will report to the Service Manager while adhering to safety standards and DOT specifications.

Key duties include servicing brakes, lights, tires, seals, and other components per work orders; reading and applying service bulletins, documenting inbound/outbound paperwork, and maintaining accurate reports.

Qualifications

• Related experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass post-offer drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Services and repairs brakes, lights, seals, and other trailer systems per work orders.
• Repairs and replaces tires; rotate as needed.
• Inspects trailers per DOT specifications.
• Completes inbound/outbound paperwork and end-of-job reports.
• Keeps informed on service bulletins for new products and services.
• Reads and follows written instructions; prepares written reports.
• On rotation Service Call schedule and maintains reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Follow instructions

General maintenance knowledge

Read blueprints/diagrams

Hand tools

Power tools

Regular attendance

Valid driver's license

Post-offer drug screen

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title:Trailer Mechanic Department:Service

Reports to:Service Manager Effective Date:10/2024

Classification:Full time, non-exempt

Job Summary:

The Trailer Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of trailers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Services and repairs different areas of a trailer including the brakes, lights, seals, and other general maintenance items as work order indicates.
• Repairs and replaces damaged tires of trailers. May rotate tires to different positions on vehicle.
• Inspects trailers for defects according to Department of Transportation specifications.
• Complete all required documentation on inbound and outbound documents. Processes final paperwork such as PM sheet, annual inspection sheet, PD sheet, and end of job report
• Reads all new service bulletin letters to be kept updated on all new products and services
• Handle all products according to customer and employer procedures.
• Possess ability to read and understand instructions and prepare written reports.
• Employees are required to be on a rotation Service Call schedule
• Employee must be at work during scheduled hours and demonstrate reliable and predictable attendance
• Other duties and tasks as required by supervisor

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisor or management.
• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Regular attendance & ability to be ready at the start of shift necessary
• Valid Driver’s License & a satisfactory MVR
• Ability to pass post-offer physical & drug screen

Education and Experience:

• Related experience required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push or carry up to 100-pound objects with assistance
• Frequently required to sit / stand / kneel / stoop / bend / use hands to handle materials / reach with arms and hands / operate motor-vehicle or job-related equipment / climb ladders

This job description does not list all duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales, Inc. / Transport Refrigeration of SD, Inc. / Keizer Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer