Trailer Technician

marten; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401K

Tool allowance

Boot allowance

Job summary

Marten Transport in Texas is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to diagnose and repair fleet equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, rebuild components, and ensure accurate labor and parts are charged to units.

The role requires high school education with post-secondary training or 2+ years of tractor maintenance experience, and includes full benefits and a tool/boot allowance. Training attendance is expected and essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Experience with diesel tractor maintenance preferred.
• Able to read repair manuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment.
• Rebuild components on equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Complete repair orders with accurate labor and parts.
• Attend and apply training received.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Accept additional duties and special projects.
• Return unused parts to the parts room.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Repair diagnosis

Education

High School Diploma with post-secondary training / 2+ years tractor maintenance experience

Job description

PURPOSE:

To furnish quality major and minor in-house repairs to the fleet in a timely and efficient manner while complying with Marten Transport, Ltd. policy and procedure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain proficiency in the diagnosis and repair of all equipment.
2. Maintain proficiency in rebuilding components on equipment.
3. Effectively and efficiently perform preventive maintenance inspections.
4. Complete all Repair Orders in a timely manner ensuring all labor and parts are charged to the appropriate unit.
5. Attend all company-training classes, then retain and demonstrate what was instructed.
6. Responsible for the cleanliness of the work area.
7. Performs additional duties and special projects as needed.
8. Return all unused parts to the parts room.
9. Other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES/SKILLS REQUIRED:

Must possess mechanical skills and aptitude for the position. Must be able to exhibit skills and knowledge

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be able to stand for long hours. Must be able to work various shifts and days. Must be able to work in all types of climates including extreme hot and cold.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

High School Education with one year post high school training preferred or two plus years’ experience in tractor maintenance.

Marten Transport offers a full benefits package to full-time employees that includes

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401K (starting at 90 days!)
• Annual Tool and Boot allowance