DST Truck Mechanic Trainee (Sioux City, IA L.H. Garage)
About The Position
The DST Truck Mechanic Trainee will work cross-functionally across multiple areas of the garage. Responsibilities include performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trailers, and addressing emergency mechanical or electrical failures. The role requires the ability to diagnose and repair brake and wheel end failures on trailers, and perform minor structural welding and cutting tasks. The technician must safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment and effectively communicate with all transportation personnel, including managers, drivers, and clerks. Reading and interpreting instructions, manuals, and schematics is necessary, along with basic math skills for satisfactory task performance. Basic computer skills are required for documenting information, processing daily work orders, and completing required documentation. Trailer technicians may be required to perform service calls at remote locations, necessitating a current valid driver's license. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check must be passed, and applicants must be 18 years of age or older with no DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months.
Requirements
- Tools Required (See Attached)
- 3 months of continuous work history in the last 6 months with a single employer listed on the application
- Must pass MVR check
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must not have any DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months
- Ability to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics
- Basic math skills
- Basic computer skills
- Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Nice To Haves
- Applicants may be considered for ME02 or higher at the time of offer if they meet the following requirements:
- 6 months experience at a Shop/Garage, as a mechanic
- Class 8 experience (semi-experience)
Responsibilities
- Performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trailers
- Performing emergency mechanical or electrical failures
- Diagnosing and repairing brake and wheel end failures on trailers
- Performing minor structural welding and cutting tasks
- Safely applying knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment
- Effectively communicating with all transportation personnel including managers, drivers, and clerks
- Reading and interpreting instructions, manuals, and schematics
- Performing basic math skills necessary to perform tasks at a satisfactory level
- Using basic computer skills to document information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation
- Performing service calls on equipment at remote locations
- Advancing to ME02 within 12 months of hire date
- Showing proficiency on standard preventive maintenance (PM1’s, PM2’s for trucks or trailers depending on mechanic classification)
- Obtaining Brake Inspector Certification
- Obtaining Wheel end class/certification
- Identifying fault codes
- Showing proficiency with all tasks before advancement, graded by completing the preventive maintenance process and work review by Shop Manager, Shop Supervisor, Lead, and two senior technicians
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
