Truck/Trailer Development Specialist

U-Haul International, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision plan with hearing care

Onsite medical clinic

New indoor fitness gym

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

U-Haul University

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

U-Haul International, Inc. in Tempe, AZ seeks a Truck Trailer Development Specialist to learn and improve truck and trailer designs, repair standards, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on powertrain systems, OEM specifications, wiring schematics, and researching repair methods to extend vehicle longevity. Strong diagnostic and English communication skills are essential for this hands-on, team-oriented position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years repair and diagnostics experience.
• Master Technician status within 2 years of start date.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Work involves safety precautions around moving parts, fumes, or chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Work with powertrain systems and auxiliary automotive components.
• Provide OEM specifications and assist in diagnostics of equipment mechanical issues.
• Provide, interpret, guide automotive technicians through wiring schematics.
• Research and create repair methods for trucks in the U-Haul fleet.
• Identify and communicate methods or parts to extend vehicle longevity.

Skills

Powertrain systems

Wiring schematics

Diagnostics

Calibrations

Diagnostic tools

OEM experience

English communication

Diagnostic methods

Job description

To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, candidates are expected to complete all interviews and assessments independently and without the use of artificial intelligence tools (including AI-generated responses, prompts, or real-time assistance).Use of AI throughout the application and recruiting process may result in removal from consideration. Our goal is to get to know your authentic experiences, communication style, and problem-solving approach.

Job Description:

• If you are a detail-oriented communicator with a knack for automotive repair, maintenance and diagnostics, consider becoming U-Haul’s newest Truck Trailer Development Specialist. In this role you will be constantly learning about and improving truck and trailer designs, repair standards and identifying areas for improvement and coordinating with a wide variety of team members to accomplish them.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with powertrain systems and auxiliary automotive components.
• Provide OEM specifications and assist in the diagnostics of equipment mechanical issues.
• Provide, interpret, guide automotive technicians through wiring schematics.
• Research and create repair methods for trucks in the U-Haul fleet.
• Identify and communicate about methods or parts conducive to extending vehicle longevity.

Skills:

• Basic understanding of electric/electrical circuit operation.
• Ability to read and comprehend wiring schematics.
• Experience in diagnosing computer controlled drive train components.
• Perform calibrations on vehicle power trains.
• Proficient use of various diagnostic scan tools.
• Automotive service and repair experience in a dealership/ OEM setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and technical writing.
• Identify best practices for diagnostic/ repair processes.
• Must be flexible and have a positive attitude.
• Ford and/or GM factory training and experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years repair and diagnostics experience.
• U-Haul Master Technician status within 2 years of job position start date.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands:

• The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors of remaining stationery, traversing spaces, positioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs assisted or unassisted.
• Medical insurance
• Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts
• Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members
• New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)
• CVS Virtual Care
• 24-Hour Nurse Line
• Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance & Wellness plans
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans
• Business & business travel insurance
• MetLaw Legal Program
• MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar® Financial Wellness Program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, computers, vehicles & more
• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
• U-Haul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)

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U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

Since 1945, U-Haul has been serving do-it-yourself movers and their households. Like many other successful ventures, the concept for U-Haul was generated out of need. After World War II, there existed the widespread need for do-it-yourself moving equipment that would be available on a one-way, nationwide basis.

U-Haul co-founders L.S. "Sam" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, recognized that need and acted upon it. Their visionary approach spread the cost of ownership among many users, facilitating the mobility of the populations of the U.S. and Canada. The covered wagon of the pioneers morphed into orange U-Haul trailers. In the process, an industry was born.

U-Haul Holding Company and its family of companies, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable law, no U-Haul Holding Company or its family of companies will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Washington). This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020.