Trailer Technician

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc.; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join our team.

This safety-sensitive role performs preventative maintenance and repairs on trailers and equipment, including doors, floors, DOT inspections, wheel end services, and electrical diagnosis, while leveraging training to advance in the position. The role reports to the Fleet Manager and requires diagnosing and repairing tractor-trailer issues, performing maintenance, and documenting repairs in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training in mechanics/truck repair preferred.
• 1+ year of professional trailer technician experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and ABS brake systems.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, logistics, math and communication skills.
• Ability to recognize trailer maintenance problems.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Experience with diagnostic computers.
• Experience working on trailers.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team.
• Welding or fabrication experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment skills assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair issues on tractor-trailers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trailers.
• Test equipment and systems for performance.
• Repair brakes, electrical systems, wheel end services, and wall panels.
• Document repairs.
• Maintain good working relationships with employees and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Logistics

Math

Communication

Customer service

Problem recognition

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in mechanics/truck repair

Tools

Diagnostic computers

Air brakes knowledge

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

ABS brake systems

Job description

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm

PAY: $20-$34/hour (Based on experience)

REPORTS TO: Fleet Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: No

JOB SUMMARY

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join our team! We take pride in preparing our team members for professional growth by giving them the guidance and training they need to advance in their position. The Trailer Technician is a safety sensitive role that will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on trailers and equipment while working safely and efficiently. This may include but is not limited to doors, floors, DOT inspections, wheel end services, and electrical diagnosis.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Diagnose and repair issues on tractor-trailers.??


• Perform preventative maintenance on trailers.


• Test equipment and systems for performance.


• Perform repairs to brakes, electrical systems, wheel end service, wall panels, etc.


• Document repairs.


• Establish and maintain good working relationships with employees and vendors.


• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED certificate. Completion of a certificate program or technical training in mechanics and truck repair preferred


• At least 1 year or more of professional experience as a trailer technician??


• Basic computer skills.


• Knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and ABS brake systems.


• Excellent interpersonal, organization, logistics, math, and communication skills??


• Ability to recognize trailer maintenance problems?


• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations?


• Experienced and proficient working with diagnostic computers?


• Knowledge of working on trailers?


• Excellent customer service skills?


• Ability to work well with team members in a fast-paced environment??


• Welding or fabrication experience preferred


• Valid driver’s license


• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment

BENEFITS

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.


• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• 401k retirement plan with match