Trailer Technician

Riverside Transport; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Transport seeks an experienced Diesel Mechanic to perform DOT inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on trailers. You will tag warranty parts with relevant details and maintain a clean work area, while accurately completing repair orders and diagnosing equipment with basic computer tools.

Experience with trailer electrical work, tire service, welding, and fabrication is valued. A valid CDL and ASE Diesel Certification are preferred; one year of related education or

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training.
• ASE Diesel Certification is preferred.
• Valid CDL License is required.

Responsibilities

• Correctly performs DOT & PM inspections on trailers.
• Performs trailer preventative maintenance and repair.
• Tags warranty parts with cause of failure, mileage and removal date.
• Keeps work area clean, minimizes spills, grease, and debris.
• Completes repair orders timely, charging labor and parts to units.
• Uses basic computer skills to input vehicle information and diagnose equipment.
• Performs trailer electrical work and tests equipment for proper operation.
• Fifies and repairs tires as necessary.
• Welding and fabrication of steel and aluminum as needed.
• Must have current valid driver's license.
• Performs additional duties as needed or directed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Troubleshooting

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

ASE Diesel Certification

Tools

Diesel diagnostic tools

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: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.