Trailer Technician

Western Express; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Fidelity 401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a skilled trailer maintenance technician in Richmond, Virginia. The position involves inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing various truck trailer systems while ensuring compliance with company standards. Candidates should possess at least two years of experience in trailer repair, maintain high productivity and efficiency levels, and be equipped with the necessary tools. Join our family-oriented team and advance your career with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of verifiable experience in the trailer repair industry.
• Must maintain productivity at 85% or above.
• Must maintain efficiency at 95% or above.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair fleet of dry van and flatbed semi-truck and trailer bodies, systems, and components.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including warranty and accident-related repairs.
• Inspect suspension, wheel-end, braking, and structural components to match company and DOT specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Self-motivation

Punctuality

Tools

Main Air Tools

Job description

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!

Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair fleet of dry van and flatbed semi-truck and trailer bodies, systems, and components.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including preventative, warrantable, and accident-related repairs.
• Inspect suspension, wheel-end, braking, and structural components to match company and DOT specifications.
• Test equipment for performance issues.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, punctuality, and eagerness to learn.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years of verifiable experience in the trailer repair industry.
• Must have required tools applicable to repairs listed in the job description; main air tools will be provided.
• Maintain productivity at 85% or above and efficiency at 95% or above.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Fidelity 401(k) plan.

If you are interested in becoming part of our great Maintenance Team or learning more about the opportunities available, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your career with Western Express, Inc

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.

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