Trailer Technician

Western Express, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Western Express is seeking a qualified individual for inspecting and repairing dry van and flatbed semi-trucks and trailers in Northampton County, Bethlehem. You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and warranty-related repairs while maintaining productivity and efficiency standards.

The ideal candidate should possess the necessary tools and self-motivation for a collaborative work environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered within a family-oriented company culture.

Qualifications

• Two years of verifiable experience preferred, but not required.
• Must possess necessary tools; major air tools will be provided.
• Maintain productivity levels of at least 85% and efficiency levels of at least 95%.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair semi-truck and trailer bodies.
• Perform preventative maintenance and warranty repairs.
• Test equipment to resolve performance issues.

Skills

Inspecting machinery

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Reliability

Self-motivation

Tools

Air tools

Job description

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair dry van and flatbed semi-truck and trailer bodies, systems, and components.
• Perform preventative maintenance as well as warranty and accident-related repairs.
• Inspect suspension, wheel-end, braking, and structural components to ensure compliance with company and DOT standards.
• Test equipment to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn.

Requirements

• Two years of verifiable experience preferred, but not required.
• Must possess the tools necessary to perform the duties outlined; major air tools will be provided.
• Maintain productivity levels of at least 85% and efficiency levels of at least 95%.
• In-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position due to the collaborative nature of the work environment.

Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or otherwise participating in the application process.