Trailer Technician

SA Recycling LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety and performance bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Growth opportunities

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Trailer Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain our fleet of trailers and containers. The role involves diagnosing brake, suspension, hydraulic, and electrical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and completing DOT inspections.

The job is outdoors, in varying weather, with safety-first practices and opportunities for growth, bonuses, and benefits. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Diesel tech certificate or 1 year trailer service experience preferred.
• Welding (stick and MIG) skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, service and repair brake, suspension, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Assist with routine PM services on tractors per manufacturer and SA Recycling guidance.
• Perform structural repairs on trailer chassis, sub-frames, and containers.
• Patch holes on trailers/containers as needed.
• Keep accurate service records.
• Perform annual DOT inspections and sign-offs.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Adhere to SA Recycling safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Welding (stick and MIG)

Mechanical aptitude

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Diesel tech certificate or 1 year trailer service experience

Job description

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Trailer Technician. As a Trailer Technician you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and inspection of our fleet of trailers, and containers. The Trailer Technician performs basic to intermediate repair/troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs for hydraulic, electrical, tires, brake and suspension systems, and will perform basic bodywork repairs in accordance with DOT and manufactures guidelines.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, Environmental, and DOT standards.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities for a Trailer Technician:

• Conducts basic to moderately complex diagnostic, troubleshooting, and service and repair tasks for brake, suspension, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Assist with routine PM services (fluid changes, lubrication, tire, etc.) on tractors per the manufacturer and SA Recycling recommendations.
• Preforms structural repairs on trailer chassis, sub-frames, and containers.
• Patches holes in trailers and/or containers side panels, floors, or roofs as needed.
• Maintains accurate records of all work performed.
• Performs annual DOT inspections and sign-offs.
• Communicates and works well with others in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
• Performs all tasks fully within SA Recycling’s Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.

Qualifications for a Trailer Technician:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certificate from a diesel tech training school or 1year trailer service experience in a shop setting or military instillation preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and welding skills (stick and MIG).
• Must be willing to complete, and successfully pass a drug screen, physical and background check.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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