Trailer Technician

Riverside Transport Group; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Transport Group in Muskogee, OK is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to perform DOT and PM inspections, maintenance, and repair on trailers. The role requires welding/fabrication skills and basic computer use to input data and diagnose equipment.

Ideal candidates will have a 1-year certificate or equivalent training, a CDL license, and ASE certification is a plus. The position includes hands-on work in a dynamic shop environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months related experience
• ASE Diesel Certification is preferred asset
• Valid CDL license is preferred for the role

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT & PM inspections on trailers
• Complete trailer preventative maintenance and repair
• Tag warranty parts with cause of failure, mileage and removal date
• Maintain clean work area and manage spills, grease and debris
• Complete repair orders timely with accurate labor and parts charges
• Input vehicle information using basic computer skills and diagnose equipment
• Perform trailer electrical work and test equipment for proper operation
• Fix and repair tires as needed; welding/fabrication of steel and aluminum as required
• Keep work areas clean and free of clutter
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience

CDL license

Welding and fabrication

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

ASE Diesel Certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: OK Muskogee RTI - Muskogee, OK 74403

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Transportation

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

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.