Trailer Technician III

Mesilla Valley Transportation; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mesilla Valley Transportation in Laredo, TX is seeking a Trailer Technician III to repair and maintain trailers, ensuring safety and DOT compliance. You will troubleshoot, replace parts, weld, fabricate, and document work in our maintenance software.

The role requires a high school diploma, DOT certification, and 2+ years of mechanic experience. Work schedule Tue-Sat 3:30pm-12:00am; full-time benefits include health, dental, life, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years or more years' experience in mechanic experience and/or training.
• Trailer Mechanic must be DOT certified.
• Licensed Mechanic Journeyman preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs trailers in accordance with company/OEM standards.
• Perform DOT and general inspections.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and within Department of Transportation compliance.
• Inspects and cleans parts; submits orders if a part must be replaced.
• Confirms proper function of equipment after repair is completed.
• Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical malfunctions on all components of the trailer.
• Repairs trailer damages to panels, doors, hinges, floor, and axles.
• Repairs/Replace tires according to company guidelines for PSI, wear, and tread depth.
• Performs general fleet maintenance on trailers to include lights, air brakes, wheel ends, suspension, and miscellaneous other repairs.
• Ability to make any kind of trailer repair-electrical, mechanical, or damage.
• Ability to weld and fabricate to make necessary repairs.
• Replace suspension assemblies and axle bushings.
• Utilize tools to reduce downtime and increase effectiveness.
• Documents work completed to include 3Cs and notes in the company maintenance software.
• Assists Trailer Supervisor with other functions as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Mechanic experience

DOT certified

Journeyman license preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join the MVT Team!!! Mesilla Valley Transportation is now hiring Trailer Technicians in Laredo, Texas!

Trailer Technician III repairs and maintains trailers to ensure operational efficiency and compliance, achieving recognition for key support within the team and promptly resolving issues as they arise under management direction.

Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday 3:30pm-12:00 am

Responsibilities:

• Inspects and repairs trailers in accordance with company/OEM standards.
• Perform DOT and general inspections.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and within Department of Transportation compliance.
• Inspects and cleans parts; submits orders if a part must be replaced.
• Confirms proper function of equipment after repair is completed.
• Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical malfunctions on all components of the trailer.
• Repairs trailer damages to panels, doors, hinges, floor, and axles.
• Repairs/Replace tires according to company guidelines for PSI, wear, and tread depth.
• Performs general fleet maintenance on trailers to include lights, air brakes, wheel ends, suspension, and miscellaneous other repairs.
• Ability to make any kind of trailer repair-electrical, mechanical, or damage.
• Ability to weld and fabricate to make necessary repairs.
• Replace suspension assemblies and axle bushings.
• Utilize tools to reduce downtime and increase effectiveness.
• Documents work completed to include 3Cs and notes in the company maintenance software.
• Assists Trailer Supervisor with other functions as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years or more years' experience in mechanic experience and/or training.
• Trailer Mechanic must be DOT certified.
• Licensed Mechanic Journeyman preferred.

Work Environment:

• Indoor and Outdoor environment.
• Employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions including direct sunlight & heat.
• Employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Job Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees are eligible.

Mesilla Valley Transportation began in 1982 as a small independent fleet in the Southwest. In the late '80s, MVT went through a controlled growth spurt and began to encompass the 48 connected states and Canada.

Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders.

"Where family, careers, and success come together!"

Company: MVT Services

Employement Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.00-$22.00 (DOE)

Department: Service

Benefits: 401(k)

Req ID: 622