Trailer Technician

Marten Transport; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tool and boot allowance

Job summary

Marten Transport is seeking a maintenance technician to perform in-house repairs and preventive maintenance on our fleet. You will diagnose, repair, and rebuild components to keep equipment in optimal condition.

Responsibilities include completing repair orders, attending training, and maintaining a clean work area while handling miscellaneous duties as needed. A high school diploma and hands‑on tractor maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; post‑high school training preferred.
• Two+ years experience in tractor maintenance or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude for troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair all equipment across the fleet.
• Rebuild components on equipment as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections accurately and efficiently.
• Complete Repair Orders with correct labor and parts charges by unit.
• Attend and apply company training, demonstrating learned skills.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment diagnosis

Repair proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Post‑high school training

Job description

Purpose

To furnish quality major and minor in-house repairs to the fleet in a timely and efficient manner while complying with Marten Transport, Ltd. policy and procedure.

To furnish quality major and minor in-house repairs to the fleet in a timely and efficient manner while complying with Marten Transport, Ltd. policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in the diagnosis and repair of all equipment.
• Maintain proficiency in rebuilding components on equipment.
• Effectively and efficiently perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Complete all Repair Orders in a timely manner ensuring all labor and parts are charged to the appropriate unit.
• Attend all company-training classes, then retain and demonstrate what was instructed.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the work area.
• Performs additional duties and special projects as needed.
• Return all unused parts to the parts room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Abilities/Skills Required

Must possess mechanical skills and aptitude for the position. Must be able to exhibit skills and knowledge

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be able to stand for long hours. Must be able to work various shifts and days. Must be able to work in all types of climates including extreme hot and cold.

Education/Training Required

High School Education with one year post high school training preferred or two plus years’ experience in tractor maintenance.

Marten Transport offers a full benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, 401K (starting at 90 days!) Annual Tool and Boot allowance