Trailer Technician

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family-oriented culture

On-site gyms

Guided fitness classes

Cafeteria

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is hiring in Nashville, TN for a role involving the inspection and repair of dry van and flatbed tractors and trailers. Candidates are expected to have a motivation for learning and a demonstrated reliability.

The position does not require previous experience but prefers two years of verifiable experience. The company provides necessary air tools and focuses on a culture of hard work and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Two years of verifiable experience preferred, but not required.
• Must possess necessary tools for repairs.
• Maintain productivity and efficiency standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and repair tractors and trailers.
• Perform preventive and warranty repairs.
• Inspect components for compliance with standards.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Troubleshooting ability

Reliability

Motivation

Tools

Air tools

Job description

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a fun, family-oriented culture. The Western Express campus is a state-of-the-art facility rebuilt in 2020, with three on site gyms, guided fitness classes, and a cafeteria. We are proud to be a culture that promotes from within and has infinite growth potential. One of our core values is to be hardworking, and we reward those individuals with opportunity and incentive.

Principal Duties

• Conduct inspections; diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair dry van and flatbed tractors and trailers, including associated bodies, systems, and components.
• Perform preventive maintenance as well as warranty and accident‑related repairs.
• Inspect suspension, wheel‑end, braking, and structural components to ensure compliance with company standards and DOT regulations.
• Test equipment to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Demonstrate self‑motivation, reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn.

Work Experience & Requirements

• Two years of verifiable experience preferred, but not required.
• Must possess the tools necessary to perform the repairs outlined in this job description; primary air tools will be provided.
• Maintain productivity of 85% or higher and efficiency of 95% or higher.

Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or otherwise participate in the application process.

I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.

Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in‑person, in‑office attendance is an essential function of this position.