Trailer Technician

External SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with Company Match

Growth opportunities

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading recycling company in St. Louis is seeking a reliable Trailer Technician responsible for the repair and maintenance of trailers. The ideal candidate will perform diagnostics and repairs while adhering to safety and environmental standards. The position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including 401k options. Candidates should have a high school diploma and mechanical skills, with bilingual abilities in English and Spanish as a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate from a diesel tech training school or equivalent experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and welding skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair tasks for brake and suspension systems.
• Assist with routine preventative maintenance services on tractors.
• Performs structural repairs on trailer chassis and containers.
• Maintains accurate records of all work performed.
• Performs annual DOT inspections and sign-offs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding skills (stick and MIG)

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certificate from a diesel tech training school 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
• Advancement Opportunities

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.