Trailer Technician

Sanco Thermo King; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with company matching

401(k) with company contribution

Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Holiday pay and PTO

Job summary

Sanco Thermo King in Des Moines, Iowa is looking for a skilled technician to perform repairs and maintenance on semi-trailers. The role requires a high school diploma and a set of tools, with diesel mechanic experience and a Class A CDL preferred.

Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostic testing, and producing detailed service reports. Benefits include competitive compensation and various insurance options, alongside a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have your own set of tools.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical degree or certification is a plus.
• Diesel mechanic experience preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of repairs and maintenance on various makes and models of semi-trailers.
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Provides service and customer support during field visits or dispatches.
• Diagnoses errors or technical problems and determines proper solutions.
• Produces timely and detailed service reports.

Skills

Welding

Brake repair

Electrical repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification

Tools

Own set of tools

Job description

Sign-on Bonus

$3,000 sign on bonus

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of repairs and maintenance on various makes and models of semi-trailers
  • Preventive maintenance
  • DOT inspections
  • Brake system repair
  • Electrical wiring repair
  • Light repair
  • Door repair
  • Leg repair
  • Floor repair
  • Suspension repair
  • Body repair
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance
• Provides service and customer support during field visits or dispatches
• Diagnoses errors or technical problems and determines proper solutions
• Produces timely and detailed service reports

Requirements

• Must have your own set of tools

Experience

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Technical degree or certification is a plus
• Diesel mechanic experience preferred
• Class A CDL preferred

Skills

• Welding
• Brake repair
• Electrical repair

Abilities

• Work with diagnostic computers for troubleshooting and repairs
• Use computers for web-based training and work order system
• Exhibit a strong mechanical aptitude
• Possess a clean driving record

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA with company matching
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Holiday pay and PTO