Trailer Technician

W&B SERVICE COMPANY LLC; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

W&B Service Company LLC in Garden City, KS, is seeking a Trailer Technician to service and repair trailers, brakes, electrical systems, and chassis components. This full-time, non-exempt role offers hands-on work with DOT standards and a chance to grow with a leading transport refrigeration dealer.

Duties include preventive maintenance, brake and hardware replacement, electrical/lighting repairs, flooring, doors, roofing, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude or construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Must have own tools
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb, and / or sit frequently throughout the duration of the day
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail is key for this position

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and repair all systems on Semi-Trailers to meet the minimum standards set forth by DOT
• Remove and replace brakes, brake drums, hubs, seals, bearings, races and associated parts
• Repair electrical and lighting systems
• Repair or replace chassis components such as springs, spring hangers, equalizers, complete slider assemblies, axles, and sub frames
• Repair mud flap brackets and dolly leg assembles
• Repair or replace flooring, rub rails, doors and door trim
• Repair roofs, panels, nose panels, lower and upper rails
• Conform to all safety and health standards

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independent work

Physical stamina

Tools

Own tools

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

GCK - Shop - Trailer Full Time Non-Exempt GCK000, Garden City, KS, US

W&B Service Company has an excellent opportunity for Trailer Technician.We are the largest transport refrigeration dealer of Carrier Transicold, a world leader in Truck, Trailer and rail refrigeration systems. We are also the nation’s largest full service Hyundai Translead trailer dealer. We have 21 facilities throughout the Southwest, including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.

Duties will include:

• Preventative maintenance and repair all systems on Semi-Trailers to meet the minimum standards set forth by DOT
• Remove and replace brakes, brake drums, hubs, seals, bearings, races and associated parts
• Repair electrical and lighting systems
• Repair or replace chassis components such as springs, spring hangers, equalizers, complete slider assemblies, axles, and sub frames
• Repair mud flap brackets and dolly leg assembles
• Repair or replace flooring, rub rails, doors and door trim
• Repair roofs, panels, nose panels, lower and upper rails
• Conform to all safety and health standards

Requirements:

• Experience preferred but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude or construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Must have own tools
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb, and / or sit frequently throughout the duration of the day
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail is key for this position

Compensation:Pay depends on experience

We offer a comprehensive benefits programs, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) - Retirement / Savings plan with company matching, Life Insurance, LTD, STD, PTO plans and uniforms.