NORTH AMERICAN TRAILER- ABF TRUCK/ TRAILER TECHNICIAN

North American Trailer Sales LTD•Inver Grove Heights, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS If you are looking for a great place to continue your career, grow, and advance- let's talk!! We are a Minnesota based family-owned business with our main location in Inver Grove Heights. As we continue to grow, we currently have an opening for a Diesel Truck and Trailer technician off-site at the ABF Truck Shop. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, mechanically inclined, able to work independently, and has a strong work ethic. This position handles the complete diagnosis, repair, and general PM maintenance, and troubleshooting on heavy duty diesel. Awarded Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces 5 years in a row. We like to work hard, play hard, and take pride in everything we do! SCHEDULE:2nd shift, Monday- Friday, 3pm- 12am BENEFITS: Industry leading pay and benefits, paid weekly, overtime opportunities, vacation rollover, $50,000 life insurance policy gifted to all FT employees, 401k with a company match, career advancement programs, awesome company events, HUGE tech referral bonuses, monthly tech incentive bonus, plus a $5,000 sign on bonus and pay differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts! We'd love to have you as part of our team. The ideal candidate would have the following skills: • Great work ethic • Willingness to jump in and help out where needed • Mechanical aptitude (prior experience as a technician is a plus, but we willing to train!)• Welding experience a plus for trailer technicians • Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally and 10-50 lbs. frequently •Clean driving record • Good written and verbal communication skills • Reliability and a dedication to be a hard worker • Ability to work independently maintaining a safe, efficient and friendly work environment • Honesty and respect But most importantly, we are looking

Requirements

Great work ethic
Willingness to jump in and help out where needed
Attention to details
Mechanical aptitude with basic electric diagnostic / troubleshooting experience or technical training
Welding experience a plus
DOT certification a plus
Basic tool set and tool box for heavy truck repair to start (assistance programs available)
Clean driving record
Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally and 10-50 lbs. frequently
Good written and verbal communication skills
Reliability and a dedication to be a hard worker
Ability to work independently maintaining a safe, efficient and friendly work environment
Honesty and respect

Nice To Haves

prior experience as a technician
Welding experience

Responsibilities

Performs basic routine servicing and repairing of diesel trucks and trailers
Diagnose, troubleshoot, disassemble vehicles and examine parts for defects and excessive wear.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Inspect the overall condition of Trucks and trailers to ensure that they meet U.S. Department of Transportation's safety requirements.
Compile inspection reports detailing their findings
Track all parts and materials used in repairs or replacements.
Ensure the final work product meets quality standards
Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and co-workers
Working with customers needs for scheduling repairs.
Entering information to customer website for work approval