Trailer Tech I

H-E-B; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B in Houston, TX seeks an Trailer Technician to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of trailer systems. You will assist with basic to mid-range diagnostics, perform repairs and preventive maintenance, and work with basic tooling. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer service as part of our Partner-owned culture.

The position requires trade school or 1+ years of experience, ability to lift, read schematics, and DOT certification within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• Trade school or 1+ years of experience.
• Welding and basic to mid-range diagnostics.
• Ability to read schematic diagrams.
• DOT certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in basic to mid-range diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Performs basic repairs, preventative maintenance, and replacements in assigned specific classification.
• Operates with basic tooling.
• May work with others in an apprentice-style environment.
• Assists in minor trailer repairs; repairs / replaces lights and interior plywood; adjusts brakes, repairs air leaks, repairs scuff liner.
• Performs basic welding.
• Repairs / replaces wheels and tires.
• Performs all safety-sensitive trailer repairs with some degree of Trainer assistance depending on Tech's experience.
• Performs Associate Trailer Tech duties

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Welding

Electrical diagnosis

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

Trade school

Tools

Basic tooling

Fabricating tools

Job description

Job Description

H-E-B's Transportation Fleet is proof of our excellence in logistics: our Drivers and Support teams ensure 475 tractors and 3,530 trailers move over 73 million miles every year to ensure our Customers get the products they want in the manner they want to shop, pay for, and receive them.

Job Description

H-E-B's Transportation Fleet is proof of our excellence in logistics: our Drivers and Support teams ensure 475 tractors and 3,530 trailers move over 73 million miles every year to ensure our Customers get the products they want in the manner they want to shop, pay for, and receive them.

As a Trailer Technician, you'll assist with basic to mid-range diagnostics and troubleshooting, and with basic repair and replacement and preventative maintenance.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do You Have a

HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to work in a team environment?

HEAD FOR BUSINESS... certifications required for the job?

PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to apply your technical knowledge to safe operations?

What is the work?

Troubleshooting / Maintenance / Repair & Replacement

• Assists in basic to mid-range diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Performs basic repairs, preventative maintenance, and replacements in assigned specific classification
• Operates with basic tooling
• May work with others in an apprentice-style environment
• Assists in minor trailer repairs; repairs / replaces lights and interior plywood; adjusts brakes, repairs air leaks, repairs scuff liner
• Performs basic welding
• Repairs / replaces wheels and tires
• Performs all safety-sensitive trailer repairs with some degree of Trainer assistance depending on Tech's experience
• Performs Associate Trailer Tech duties

What is your background?

• Trade school or 1+ years of experience

Compensation

• hourly pay varies based on experience and Tech level offered

Availability

• open availability required (days, nights and weekends)

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Trailer Technician?

• Meet HEB driving requirements - required to obtain/provide MVR driving record upon offer
• Working knowledge of general preventative maintenance and safety procedures
• Skills to use fabricating tools
• Welding skills (trailer repair)
• Electrical skills (shorts / repair diagnosis)
• Ability to read schematic diagrams

Can you...

• Work in a team environment
• Lift 100 lbs and carry a distance of 5 ft
• Work sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and in a prone position
• Work with hands over head
• Climb; work from a ladder
• Possess / maintain required tools
• Obtain DOT certification within 1 year of hire