Trailer Technician/Mechanic

North Central Utility, Inc.; St. Augusta (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Safety shoe allowance

Job summary

North Central Utility, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Service/Trailer Technician in St. Augusta, MN to inspect, diagnose and repair semi-trailers.

The role includes DOT-inspection readiness, welding and body work, and maintaining safety and quality standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, paid time off, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in semi-trailer service/repair preferred.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair semi-trailers.
• Perform trailer body and wreck repairs.
• Diagnose and recommend repairs to management.
• Diagnose air and electrical systems and perform repairs.
• Weld aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Basic set of tools

Job description

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Full Time: 40 Hours/Week Technical St. Augusta, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1490

Salary Range: $20.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Are you a hands‑on technician who wants to be a part of a team, working to keep essential equipment on the road?

North Central Utility (NCU) is looking for a self‑motivated and results‑driven Service/Trailer Technician to represent NCU in the semi‑trailer service industry.

North Central Utility isone of the largest semi‑trailer dealerships in the nation and the largest in the North Central region with 10 locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. We offer reefer, dry van and flatbed trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing at all locations and vocational trailers from MAC Trailers in Wisconsin. Our service department offers everything from routine maintenance, certified DOT inspections to precision laser alignment, as well as complete wreck repair for trailers of all makes and models. No job is too big or too small for our skilled service technicians.

• $20-$40/hour based on experience
• Monthly performance-based commissions
• 401(k) with company match & profit sharing
• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – FSA Section 125 program
• Paid time off
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Annual safety shoe and tool allowances

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot and perform a variety of repairs on semi-trailers
• Perform all aspects of trailer body & wreck repairs
• Diagnose and make recommendations to manager on repairs as required
• Air and electrical system diagnostics and repair
• Perform all types of welding (i.e. - aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel)
• Fabricate or modify trailer body parts
• Maintain allocated time on all repairs and modifications
• Certified to conduct DOT inspections (or willing to become certified)
• Perform job assignments in accordance with DOT requirements, government laws, regulations, and ordinances
• All work processes will be electronically documented in the system
• Operate a scissor lift
• Follow company repair and safety best practices
• Maintain established company quality standards
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment
• Use and promote PPE and the use of safety equipment
• Prepared and ready to work at the start of each shift
• Helpful and considerate to co-workers and customers
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and rules of conduct
• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times
• Assist other technicians, Service Manager, and Shop Foreman as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 2+ years of experience
• Basic set of tools
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

This position is a safety-sensitive position, requiring pre‑employment and post‑accident drug testing.

North Central Utility (NCU) is one of the largest semi‑trailer dealerships in the nation and the largest in the North Central region with 10 locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. We are a family-owned and operated company with 2 nd and 3 rd generations taking the reins of leadership.

NCU offers reefers, dry vans, and flatbed trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing at all locations and vocational trailers from MAC Trailers in Wisconsin - we sell new and used semi-trailers. With Moore Space, we offer temporary storage container solutions as well.

Our service department offers everything from routine maintenance, certified DOT inspections, to precision laser alignment, as well as complete wreck repair for trailers of all makes and models. With the addition of Cargobull reefer units to the Utility portfolio, NCU is expanding our Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) and mobile service capabilities.

Our parts department has an extensive inventory of Heavy-Duty Truck/Tractor and Trailer parts. With our extensive product offerings, expert service capabilities, and geographic reach, we ensure we are a “One-Stop Shop” for truck and semi-trailer parts.