Job Description:
Job Summary: As an Associate Trailer Technician, you'll assist with basic to mid-range diagnostics and troubleshooting, and with basic repair and replacement and preventative maintenance.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Troubleshooting / Maintenance / Repair & Replacement:
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Assists in basic to mid-range diagnostics and troubleshooting
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Assists with basic repairs, preventative maintenance, and replacements in assigned specific classification
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Operates with basic tooling
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May work with others in an apprentice-style environment
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Assists in minor trailer repairs; repairs / replaces lights and interior plywood; adjusts brakes, repairs air leaks, repairs scuff liner
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Performs basic welding
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Repairs / replaces wheels and tires
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Performs preventative maintenance
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Performs trailer lubrication as needed
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Performs all safety-sensitive trailer repairs with Trainer or Foreman
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience:
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0+ years Mechanical experience (any is a plus) - Preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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A skilled level of welding - Required
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Familiarity with general preventative maintenance and safety procedures - Required
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Skills to use fabricating tools - Required
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Electrical skills (shorts / repair diagnosis) - Required
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Ability to read schematic diagrams - Required
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Work in a team environment - Required
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Possess / maintain required tools - Required
Education:
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HS Diploma or GED or equivalent - Required
Licenses/Certifications:
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Ability to obtain a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License within 6 months - Required
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Begin actively pursuing the required certification for next Technician level - Required
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Obtain CDL within 6 months of job start - Required
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Obtain DOT certification within 1 year of job start - Required
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
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Lift 100 lbs and carry a distance of 5 ft
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Work sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and in a prone position
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Work with hands over head
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Climb; work from a ladder
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Last revised: 9/1/2013
