Trailer Technician

Schneider National, Inc.; Sterling (IL); Hybrid; USD 31,133 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Company-paid training

Discounts on boots

Job summary

Schneider National, Inc. is hiring a Trailer Technician in Sterling, Illinois, to perform routine maintenance on company trailers. Responsibilities include tire changes, minor electrical repairs, and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree in welding or electronics, or at least one year of trailer technician experience.

The position offers competitive hourly wages starting at $22.60 with additional weekend and night differentials, as well as benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in welding, electronics, or related systems.
• At least 1 year of experience as a trailer technician.
• Basic welding skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to trailers.
• Use maintenance software to create and track work orders.
• Communicate status updates with internal customers.

Skills

Technical degree in welding, electronics, or related systems

Basic welding skills

Computer systems and diagnostic software experience

Ability to provide recommendations on maintenance

Able to provide own tools

Education

Technical degree or minimum 1 year of trailer technician experience

Job description

Job Number

261829 – Full‑time Monday to Wednesday and every other weekend, 12:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Shift

1st Shift

Job Overview

Perform routine maintenance, inspections, rebuilds and component replacements as a Trailer Technician in Sterling. Work on company trailers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to trailers – such as tire changes, minor electrical repairs and greasing.
• Use maintenance software to create and track work orders.
• Communicate status updates with internal customers.

Skills & Qualifications

• Technical degree in welding, electronics, or related systems, or a minimum of 1 year of trailer technician experience.
• Basic welding skills preferred.
• Computer systems and diagnostic software experience.
• Able to provide recommendations regarding maintenance and repair decisions.
• Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience.
• Starting wages are $22.60 - $28.20 per hour based on experience.
• Non‑exempt U.S. shop associates working 50% or greater of the daily shift time between 3 p.m. and 5 a.m. local time receive a $1.50 per hour differential for hours worked.
• Non‑exempt U.S. shop associates working weekend hours receive an additional $0.65 per hour differential for hours worked (Weekend hours worked between 9 p.m. Friday – 5 a.m. Monday).
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results‑based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Company‑provided uniforms and safety eyewear.
• Discounts on boots.
• Company‑paid training.

Diversity & Inclusion

We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Location

USA‑ILLINOIS‑Sterling

Building Location Address: 23769 Mathews Road, Sterling, IL, 61081