Trailer Mechanic Apprentice

ADP, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Medical benefits

Job summary

Utility Trailer of Texas, Inc. seeks a dedicated Trailer Mechanic Apprentice to join our shop in Texas. You will perform basic trailer repairs, assist seasoned mechanics, and begin learning welding and cutting techniques from experienced staff.

Requirements emphasize good communication, dependability, and the ability to follow safety procedures. You will help maintain records and support a safe, productive work environment while developing hands-on trailer repair skills.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Continually strive to become more proficient.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Use and knowledge of shop tools, cutting torch, and welding.
• Dependable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Perform all minor light repairs to trailers.
• Assist other mechanics and support welding/cutting tasks.
• Read reports, manuals, and company policies.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Write concise work orders describing daily tasks.
• Perform work safely and efficiently.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Shop tools knowledge

Welding

Tools

cutting torch

Welding

Job description

Utility Trailer of Texas, Inc. is honesty and integrity. Our Mission is customer satisfaction through highest products and services. We are long term relationships that bring value to our partners. We aspire to a safe workplace and environment of growth and development for our employee family for today and future generations.

Position: Trailer Mechanic Apprentice

Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform as a mechanics apprentice.
• All minor light repairs to trailers.
• Assist other mechanics.
• Perform welding and cutting.
• Understand and follow operating instructions for various tools and equipment.
• Read reports, technical manuals, and other documents.
• To read and understand all manufacturers’ policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records in accordance with Company policies.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures.
• Perform repairs in an efficient and timely manner to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to write concise work orders that mirror work performed daily.
• Follow good housekeeping standards.
• Perform all work in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to succeed in a team environment.
• To continually strive to become more proficient.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• The use and knowledge of shop tools, cutting torch, and welding.
• Must be dependable.
• Have hand tools needed to make major and minor Trailer repairs.
• Work shifts specified by Service Manager or Shop Foreman.
• Be available to work needed Shifts and scheduled days.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
• May also engage in standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc.
• Due to the open environment of the shop, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold.
• Must also be able to tolerate wearing personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, a hard hat, steel toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles.
• Must be physically capable of performing tasks

Competitive compensation

• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.