Trailer Technician 2nd shift

Fleetpride; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride, the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S., is seeking a Trailer Technician to repair trailers and perform chassis repairs including brake jobs, welding, cutting with a torch, and replacing parts on the chassis using standard repair tools.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, pass background and drug tests, and work in indoor/outdoor environments at FleetPride locations, with primary operations based in Irving, TX.

Qualifications

• Welding experience is preferred.
• Carpentry fabrication skills are a plus.
• Commitment to safety and physical capability required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs, builds and rebuilds all parts of trailer equipment.
• Maintains and inspects equipment; troubleshoots as needed.
• Tests equipment for proper operation and performs brake jobs.

Skills

Welding experience

Carpentry fabrication

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Background check

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational certificate

Work experience

Job description

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Trailer Technician will repair trailers and perform all types of chassis repairs including brake jobs, welding, cutting with a torch and repairing and replacing parts on the chassis using standard repair tools. Some minor container repairs, patches, door latches and hinges type of work.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnoses, repairs, builds and rebuilds all parts of trailer equipment
• Performs Maintenance, Troubleshoots and inspects equipment
• Test equipment for proper operations
• Brake Jobs
• Suspension
• Other job duties

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• High School Diploma
• Vocational certificate or work experience

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Carpentry fabrication and welding are a plus
• Welding experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Maintain safe working environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Pass background and drug test

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT Inside and outside environment

FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation’s largest distributor of heavy duty parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket. FleetPride’s sophisticated network of over 450 locations, more than 110 service centers, and six distribution centers ensures customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them. We also offer heavy duty expertise with some of the best and brightest people in the industry. FleetPride offers career opportunities for self-motivated professionals and now boasts more than 5,500 experts who are empowered and driven to create tailored solutions and solve problems for each customer’s unique needs.