Trailer MechanicTechnician

Diamond Truck & Trailer; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Diamond Truck & Trailer is seeking an experienced Trailer Technician to join our repair shop in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of trailer repair experience, owns tools, and can obtain a CDL.

You will diagnose failures, repair 48ft and 53ft trailers, and perform welding and fabrication as needed. We offer a benefits package including 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental, health, vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as a trailer mechanic.
• Possess 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose failures and perform repairs on trailers.
• Repair components on 48ft and 53ft dry van trailers, refer trailers, and beverage body trailers.
• Welding and metal fabrication for repairs.
• Receive and carry out service orders.
• Perform quality control checks on repaired vehicles.

Skills

Trailer repair

Diagnostics

Welding

Tool ownership

CDL

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

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.

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, refer 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