Trailer Technician

Lone Star Transportation, LLC; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Life & AD&D

Paid time off

Birth leave

Job summary

Lone Star Transportation, LLC in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a journeyman technician to keep our fleet of heavy trailers in top condition. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnose issues, and use maintenance software to manage service history and repairs.

You should have a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of heavy equipment experience, own a full tool set, and be capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience working on heavy equipment.
• Must own and utilize a complete set of tools required for performing all maintenance and repair tasks.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: complete PMs on fleet trailers and equipment including lubrication, inspections, seals, bearings, DOT inspections.
• Corrective Maintenance: perform repairs on heavy equipment including brakes, electrical, frame repairs, etc.
• Diagnosis: diagnose issues with fleet equipment using diagnostic equipment.
• Maintenance Software: use maintenance software to review pending services, repair history, and create repair orders.

Skills

Trailer Repair

Tool Proficiency

Time Management

Communication Skills

Diagnostics and Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree or diesel/auto cert

Tools

Diagnostic software

Maintenance tracking software

Job description

Lone Star Transportation is a premier transportation and logistics provider in the United States with more than 35 years of operational excellence. As a proud member of TFI International, we deliver reliable, scalable logistics solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to accuracy, accountability, and service. Our operations are headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, where collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth are core to how we work.

We seek individuals who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, value clear communication, and take pride in producing accurate, dependable results. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and advancement opportunities are offered.

In this journeyman technician position, you'll hit the ground running in a large, fast-paced fleet environment. You'll ensure that our fleet of heavy-duty trailers stays in top shape by ensuring all preventative and corrective maintenance is completed. You'll handle the process from the initial inspection through the final inspection. You'll use your mechanical experience to guide entry-level technicians, keep our drivers safe, and ensure our operation keeps running like a well-oiled machine. Employees who excel in this role demonstrate a high level of independence, time management, and integrity.

Your Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance Complete PMs on our fleet’s trailers and equipment. PMs include lubrication, inspections, seals, bearings, DOT inspections, and other preventative maintenance.
• Corrective Maintenance Perform corrective maintenance on heavy equipment, including brakes, electrical failures, frame repairs, and much more.
• Diagnosis Diagnose issues with fleet equipment using diagnostic equipment.
• Maintenance Software Utilize maintenance software to review pending services, repair history, and create repair orders.

Your Skillset

• Trailer Repair Demonstrable experience completing both preventative and corrective maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Tool Proficiency Extensive experience with both hand and power tools.
• Time Management Proven ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment while managing one's own time effectively.
• Communication Skills Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, which are required to effectively communicate and track repair orders.
• Diagnostics and Computer Skills Proficiency using equipment diagnostic software, as well as prior experience using maintenance tracking software.

Minimum Qualifications

A(n) High School Diploma, or equivalent, and at least one (1) year of experience working on heavy equipment. An equivalent amount of education and experience may be considered.

• Tool Ownership Must own and utilize a complete set of tools required for performing all maintenance and repair tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

A(n) Associate's degree or certification in diesel technology, automotive technology, or a related field, and at least two (2) years of experience working on heavy equipment. An equivalent amount of education and experience may be considered.

Salary and Schedule

• Salary Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Comprehensive Coverage Medical, dental, and vision, plus EAP.
• Retirement and Savings 401(k) + match, HSA/FSA options.
• Life and Disability Insurance $50,000 Life & AD&D at no cost.
• Vacation and Sick Time Two weeks + 48 hours paid sick leave.
• Paid Birthing Parent Leave Up to eight (8) weeks partially paid.

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