Trailer Technician

TLI - Transco Lines, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TLI - Transco Lines, Inc. is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to perform DOT and PM inspections, diagnose equipment, and complete trailer repairs in Kansas City. You will maintain trailer systems, components, and safety standards while ensuring accurate documentation of labor and parts.

Ideal candidates have a diesel mechanic background, ASE certification or equivalent training, and a valid CDL. The role demands reliable hands-on skills, comfort with welding and fabrication, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or ASE Diesel Certification.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Valid CDL License preferred.

Responsibilities

• DOT & PM inspections on trailers
• Trailer preventative maintenance and repair
• Tag warranty parts with cause, mileage and removal date
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and minimize spills
• Complete repair orders promptly with accurate labor and parts charges
• Use basic computer skills to input vehicle information and diagnose equipment
• Utilize basic hand tools for repairs
• Perform trailer electrical work
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation
• Fix and repair tires as needed
• Weld and fabricate steel and aluminum as required
• Keep work areas clean and free of clutter
• Must have current valid driver's license
• Perform additional duties and special projects as needed

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience

CDL License

Education

ASE Diesel Certification

Certificate or equivalent training

One year college/technical certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Correctly performs DOT & PM Inspections on trailers
• All trailer preventative maintenance and repair
• Tags all warranty parts with appropriate information to include cause of failure, mileage and removal date
• Responsible for the cleanliness of work area, keeping spills, grease and debris to a minimum
• Completes all repair orders in a timely manner, ensuring all labor and parts are charged to the appropriate unit
• Basic computer skills to input vehicle information and diagnose equipment
• Basic tools required
• Trailer electrical work
• Tests equipment for proper operations
• Fix and repair tires, as necessary
• Welding and fabrication of steel and aluminum, as necessary
• Keeps work areas clean and free of clutter
• Must have current valid driver's license
• Performs additional duties and special projects as needed or directed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; ASE Diesel Certification, or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Moving and handling oily parts
• The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 1 year experience as a Diesel Mechanic
• Valid CDL License
• ASE Diesel Certification an asset