Trailer Technician

Isupark; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Isupark in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on tractors and trailers, using hand tools and diagnostic skills to advance mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. You will diagnose defects, service braking and electrical systems, inspect wheels and driveline, and recondition parts while adhering to safety standards in a fast-paced shop.

Candidates should have a technical school degree and a valid driver’s license, with the stamina

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Technical school degree or equivalent

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.

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