Trailer Mechanic/Technician

Diamond Truck & Trailer; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Diamond Truck & Trailer is seeking a skilled Trailer Technician for our repair shop in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. With 3+ years of trailer repair experience, you will diagnose failures, repair 48ft and 53ft trailers, and perform preventive maintenance with attention to DOT forms.

Candidate must have a valid driver's license, be able to obtain CDL, own tools, and lift up to 100 lb. Strong welding and fabrication skills are a plus, with good time-management and organization.

Qualifications

• 3 years of trailer repair experience is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain CDL.
• Must own tools and be capable of lifting up to 100 lb.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose failures and perform trailer repairs.
• Repair 48ft and 53ft dry van trailers, refit and beverage body trailers.
• Repair suspension, landing gear, wheel-end, brake and air, rear frame and door components.
• Proficient in roll up door repair, rebuild and install.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and DOT forms as required.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication; maintain tools and workspace.

Skills

Trailer repair

Welding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Vehicle inspection

Road testing

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Due to continued company growth and expansion, Diamond Truck & Trailer is looking for a skilled Trailer Technician to join our repair shop. We are an established truck & trailer repair company in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Diamond is a proud partner/dealer of Landoll Trailers, looking to hire additional technicians that have the skills and experience to maintain, diagnose, and repair trailers. Looking to hire an experienced individual with 3+ years of trailer repair experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Essential Functions and Expectations:

• Ability to diagnose failures and perform repairs on trailers
• Has the fundamental understanding of repairing and rebuilding components on 48ft and 53ft dry van trailers, refit trailers, and beverage body trailers and can effectively repair the following components:
  • Suspension and running gear components
  • Landing gear assembly and components
  • Wheel-end components
  • Brake and air components
  • Rear frame and door components
  • Side, nose, and roof components
• Proficient in roll up door repair, rebuild, and install
• Able to thoroughly perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs, including completion of DOT forms and all other customer provided forms in a timely fashion
• Maintains a high level of welding and metal fabrication skills
• Receive and carry out service orders
• Perform quality control checks for repaired vehicle to ensure repairs are complete
• Road tests vehicles to ensure quality of repairs and proper vehicle operation. *Dependent upon having a CDL*
• Works with the Parts Department to ensure that all necessary materials, parts, and shop supplies are properly on service orders.
• Performs other maintenance duties or assignments when necessary
• Maintains organized and clean workspace. Keeps account of company and personal tools at all times

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as a trailer mechanic
• Posses a valid driver's license
• Must be able to obtain CDL
• Must own tools
• Able to lift up to 100 LB
• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented with solid organizational and time-management skills

Schedule:

• Day shift - hours ranging from 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Overtime and commission available upon request