Trailer Technician

Schneider National; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 3,582,000 - 4,505,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive pay program

Job summary

Schneider National is seeking a Trailer Technician in Bloomfield, CT to perform routine maintenance and repairs on company trailers. The role requires using maintenance software to create and track work orders and to communicate progress with internal customers.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree or at least 1 year of trailer technician experience, basic welding skills, and experience with diagnostic software. Tools must be provided within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or 1 year trailer technician experience.
• Basic welding skills preferred.
• Computer systems and diagnostic software experience.
• Able to provide recommendations regarding maintenance and repair decisions.
• Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to trailers.
• Use maintenance software to create and track work orders.
• Communicate status updates with internal customers.

Skills

Trailer maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Maintenance software

Welding basics

Education

Technical degree in welding/electronics

Tools

Diagnostic software

Welding equipment

Job description

Job overview

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, rebuilds and component replacements as a Trailer Technician in Bloomfield, CT.
• Work on company trailers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to trailers – like tire changes, minor electrical repairs and greasing.
• Use maintenance software to create and track work orders.
• Communicate status updates with internal customers.

Skills and qualifications

• Technical degree in welding, electronics, or related systems, or a minimum of 1 year of trailer technician experience.
• Basic welding skills preferred.
• Computer systems and diagnostic software experience.
• Able to provide recommendations regarding maintenance and repair decisions.
• Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Pay and benefits

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety eyewear.
• Discounts on boots.
• Company-paid training.
• Starting wages are $26.20 - $32.70 per hour based on experience.
  • Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working weekend hours, receive a $0.65 per hour differential for hours worked. (Weekend hours worked between 9pm Friday – 5am Monday).
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Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.