Trailer Repair Tech

Matalco; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matalco is seeking a Trailer Repair Technician in Wisconsin Rapids to perform preventative and reactive maintenance on trailers and trucks. The role involves independent work and collaboration with vendors to ensure mobile equipment uptime and excellent internal customer service.

The position requires a high school diploma and prior maintenance experience, with preferred certifications in maintenance technology and diesel/electrical trade qualifications. DOT training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Previous maintenance experience preferred.
• Certification or associate's in maintenance or technology preferred.
• 2-5 years maintenance experience repairing truck/trailers preferred.
• Diesel Mechanic knowledge is a plus.
• Certified or journeyman electrician preferred.
• DOT Annual Inspection Training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fully integrated flexible Preventative Maintenance system that changes as service requirements change.
• Modify or change equipment with proper approval and authorization; document changes.
• Develop and maintain a spare parts warehouse to ensure commonly replaced parts are on hand.
• Perform all PMs to ensure equipment is properly serviced and has the proper life span; annual DOT inspection.
• Be a point person for all truck/trailer repairs and coordinate with vendors for technical issues.
• Review all equipment inspections daily and address issues promptly.
• Train operators on proper use of equipment and report deviations to management.
• Comply with safety rules and company procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification or associate's in maintenance or technology

DOT Annual Inspection Training

Diesel Mechanic certification

Certified or journeyman electrician

Job description

Trailer Repair Technician

Job Description

The Trailer Repair Technician is responsible for all preventative and reactive maintenance duties on all trailers/trucks. Works independently and with vendors if necessary to provide excellent internal customer service and good turnaround times for mobile equipment uptime.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous Maintenance Experience

Preferred Qualification

• *Certification or associate's in maintenance or technology
• 2-5 years maintenance experience repairing truck/trailers.
• Diesel Mechanic
• Certified or journeyman electrician
• DOT Annual Inspection Training

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a fully integrated flexible Preventative Maintenance system that changes as service requirements change.
• Modify or change equipment with proper approval and authorization. Ensure a proper record of all changes/modifications with authorization in the files.
• Develop and maintain a spare parts warehouse to ensure that all commonly replaced parts (consumables) are on hand at a moment's notice.
• Perform all PM's to ensure equipment is properly serviced and will have the proper life span. *Annual DOT Inspection.
• Be a point person for all truck/trailer repairs, ensuring that proper repairs are completed in a timely manner. Be a local partner for all vendors regarding truck/trailer technical issues.
• Review all equipment inspections daily, ensuring that issues are taken care of in a timely manner.
• Train operators on proper use of equipment to ensure proper life span. Inform line manage the field all deviations in field of responsibilities.
• Comply with all safety rules, company practices/procedures and participate in safe work practices, as outline by the company to facilitate a safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Regular lifting of heavy objects, up to 50 lbs
• Regular operation of machinery and/or powered industrial vehicles
• Regular work in confined spaces
• Regular kneeling, squatting
• Occasional office work (computer, phone, EAM, Email)
• Regular exposure to extreme temperatures
• Regular exposure to noise