Trailer Technician 

Irving, TX

Shift: Tues-Sat 3:30pm-12:00am
Pay: $19 - $24 per hour, depending on experience

Trailer Technician Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth diagnostics and repairs to brakes, suspension, air system, lighting system, suspension and all body panels etc.
• Have advanced welding skills.
• Tests, services, and repairs trailers and related mechanical components.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• May require diagnosing complex mechanical, refrigerant, and electrical problems related to all Reefer systems (single & multi-temp), including engine, cooling, heating and on board computer modules.
• Repairs and diagnostics on starting and charging system, complex cooling and re-charge, and electrical including common fault codes.
• Repairs include performing leak detection procedures, compressor replacements, rebuilding throttling valves, soldering refrigerant lines, evaporator/condenser replacements and front main engine seal replacements.
• Identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs.
• Must be consistently capable of independently analyzing and safely resolving mechanical problems
• Proficient, in body repairs and panel repairs on trailers. 
• Pull trailers in and out of shop using yard jockey before and after repairs.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Pull trailers in and out of shop using a yard jockey before and after repairs.
• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers
• Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
• Change vehicle tires
• Grease mechanical parts
• Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
• Maintain a high productivity level and complete jobs within or better than SRT times.

Trailer Technician Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience of working on trailers required.
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus.
• Meritor/Bendix and tandem assembly certification preferred.
• DOT and Brake Certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must provide own hand tools adequate to perform job functions.