Trailer Technician

Tmc Transportation, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

TMC Transportation, Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform tractor and/or trailer preventive maintenance and repairs. The role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, reading schematics, and using diagnostic software to troubleshoot components.

The candidate should have a technical school degree or equivalent experience, be detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safe and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Technical school degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in repairs.
• Proficient in interpreting schematics and using diagnostic tools.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain tractors and trailers using hand tools and precision instruments.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and inspect parts for wear and defects.
• Repair electrical circuits using diagnostic software and schematics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine checks on brakes, wheel bearings, and air systems.
• Set up and use cutting and fabrication tools as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Technical school degree

Job description

Job Description:

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The primary function for a Maintenance Technician will be to perform tractor and/or trailer preventative maintenance repairs to advance mechanical and electrical troubleshooting procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair and maintain company tractors and/or trailers using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and examine parts for defects and excessive wear
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits utilizing computer based software diagnostic programs and printed wiring schematics
• Recondition, repair and/or replace parts
• Perform routine maintenance checks including inspecting brake system, wheel bearings, electrical system, and air systems
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair engine/driveline/ABS related issues utilizing sound mechanical knowledge and computer based diagnostic programs
• Ability to set up and use common cutting, welding, and metal fabrication tooling and equipment as needed to complete trailer repairs
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Technical school degree and/or previous tractor/trailer repair experience
• Must have valid Driver's License
• Must be attentive to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced, physically demanding workload

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to lift 100lbs repetitively and overhead
• Must be able to climb on/off trailers throughout the shift

TMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.