Trailer Mechanic/Technician

Diamond Truck & Trailer

Trailer Mechanic/Technician

Elk Grove Village, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Vision insurance

    Due to continued company growth and expansion, Diamond Truck & Trailer is looking for a skilled Trailer Technician to join our repair shop. We are an established truck & trailer repair company in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Diamond is a proud partner/dealer of Landoll Trailers, looking to hire additional technicians that have the skills and experience to maintain, diagnose, and repair trailers. Looking to hire an experienced individual with 3+ years of trailer repair experience.

    Essential Functions and Expectations:

    Ability to diagnose failures and perform repairs on trailers

    Has the fundamental understanding of repairing and rebuilding components on 48ft and 53ft dry van trailers, refer trailers, and beverage body trailers and can effectively repair the following components:

    Suspension and running gear components

    Landing gear assembly and components

    Wheel-end components

    Brake and air components

    Rear frame and door components

    Side, nose, and roof components

    Proficient in roll up door repair, rebuild, and install

    Able to thoroughly perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs, including completion of DOT forms and all other customer provided forms in a timely fashion

    Maintains a high level of welding and metal fabrication skills

    Receive and carry out service orders

    Perform quality control checks for repaired vehicle to ensure repairs are complete

    Road tests vehicles to ensure quality of repairs and proper vehicle operation. Dependent upon having a CDL

    Works with the Parts Department to ensure that all necessary materials, parts, and shop supplies are properly on service orders.

    Performs other maintenance duties or assignments when necessary

    Maintains organized and clean workspace. Keeps account of company and personal tools at all times

    Qualifications

    3 years experience as a trailer mechanic

    Posses a valid driver's license

    Must be able to obtain CDL

    Must own tools

    Able to lift up to 100 LB

    Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented with solid organizational and time-management skills

    Schedule:

    Day shift - hours ranging from 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Overtime and commission available upon request