Trailer Technician

CrossCountry Dallas, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Uniform Incentive

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Time-Off

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join our Dallas team. You will inspect and repair tractors and trailers, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure DOT compliance while working safely and efficiently.

The role involves diagnosing brakes, electrical systems, and wheel-end components, documenting repairs, and collaborating with drivers and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Certificate or technical training in mechanics/truck repair.
• 1+ year of professional trailer technician experience preferred.
• Knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and ABS systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, logistics, math, and communication skills.
• Ability to recognize trailer maintenance problems.
• Familiar with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Experience with diagnostic computers and working on trailers.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair issues on tractor-trailers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trailers.
• Test equipment and systems for performance.
• Repair brakes, electrical systems, wheel ends, and doors.
• Document repairs accurately.
• Maintain good relationships with employees and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Trailer repair knowledge

Air brakes systems

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical systems

Customer service

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Welding/fabrication

Problem diagnosis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate in mechanics/truck repair

Tools

Diagnostic computers

Job description

Job Title

Trailer Technician

Location

Dallas TX

Job Status

Non-Exempt

Shift

Monday-Friday, 7 am-3:30 pm

Hourly Range

$20-$34/hr (based on skills/experience)

Reports To

Fleet Manager

Direct Reports

No

Company Overview

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is an exceptional company with a mission to achieve universal prosperity with our Customers, Company, Team Members, & Communities. We use the latest technology to provide quality service and on-time delivery to our customers. CCFS provides direct service throughout the Western and Central United States. We look forward to having you Hitch on and Prosper with us!

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

About Us

We strive for universal prosperity between our team members, company, customers, and communities. We seek top tier team members who can catch our vision of balancing safety, quality, and productivity.

Benefits

All regular full-time employees are eligible for CrossCountry's benefit package after 30 days of employment. Our employee benefit package includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan*
• Uniform Incentive*
• Paid Holidays (after 30 days of service as a full-time employee)
• Paid Personal Time-Off
• Regular part‑time employees are eligible for these benefits as well.