About the Company
Utility Trailer Sales of Arizona, a division of Mountain West Utility Trailer, has been in business for over 50 years and has been a family-owned business. We are a full-service dealership for Utility dry vans trailers, refrigerated trailers, flat beds, Ottawa, and construction trailers. We are located in 5 different states and 8 locations. We focus on customer experience and employee satisfaction. Our company’s vision is to Keep America Trucking, Exceed Expectations, Deliver SMILE’s (Serve, Move Forward, Industry Leader, Learn, Embrace Change).
Job Summary
The Semi-Trailer Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining semi-trailers to ensure safe and reliable operation. This role performs preventive maintenance, DOT/FHWA inspections, and repairs to trailer structures, brake and suspension systems, electrical components, doors, flooring, and liftgates. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, welding and fabrication experience, and a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
Knowledge
- Perform DOT/FHWA inspections and preventive maintenance services.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, lighting, brake, suspension, axle, and structural systems.
- Repair or replace trailer components, including roofs, side skins, posts, rails, flooring, doors, and liftgates.
- Perform welding and light fabrication to support trailer repairs.
- Conduct troubleshooting and repairs on roll-up doors, swing doors, and liftgate systems.
- Maintain compliance with all company safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Support shop operations and collaborate with foremen and team members to ensure timely completion of repairs.
Qualifications
- High School or Equivalent
- Verified experience in semi-trailer maintenance/repair
- Regular attendance is a requirement
- Must be able to read and write English
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must have own tools or ability to purchase tools
- Satisfactory drug screen, driving record, and background check
Benefits
- Bonus', based on proficiency
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability insurance available
- Paid holidays and time off
- Monday through Friday work week, with occasional overtime
- Boot and tool program
- 401k retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
Physical Demands
- Requires a minimum of eight hours of standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements.
- Regularly required to lift and carry up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Frequently required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
- Must be able to work in an environment requiring the use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms, and climbing in and out of trailers or working under trailers in tight spaces.
- Must have the ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks safely, and utilize safety devices.
Mountain West Utility Trailer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
