Mobile Diesel/Trailer Technician

Stevens Transport•Dodge City, KS

12d

About The Position

The Mobile Diesel/Trailer Technician performs preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostic testing, and general and complex repairs on company and contractor trucks, trailers, auxiliary power units, and refrigeration equipment. Supported equipment may include Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Utility, Thermo King, and Carrier products. The role travels to or works at assigned service locations in the Laredo area and helps ensure equipment meets applicable safety and U.S. Department of Transportation requirements. The technician performs scheduled and non-routine repairs, diagnoses and repairs diesel engines and related mechanical, braking, steering, suspension, electrical, lighting, and cooling systems, and maintains tractors and trailers. Duties also include trailer body repairs, refrigeration-system repairs and retrofits when assigned, tire work, accurate maintenance documentation, parts ordering and inventory monitoring, and professional coordination with vendors and customers. The technician maintains a clean, organized, and safe vehicle, shop, and work area, follows safety procedures, and uses required personal protective equipment. The role requires relevant heavy-duty diesel and trailer maintenance experience sufficient to perform essential duties independently. Approximately five years of experience is preferred, though equivalent technical training, military experience, certifications, or related work experience may be considered. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; technical school, apprenticeship, industry certification, military training, or equivalent practical experience is valued. The position involves frequent physical work around and underneath trucks and trailers, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, indoor and outdoor fleet-maintenance conditions, and local travel to service locations.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty diesel trucks and trailers in a commercial fleet, dealership, or similar maintenance environment.
Experience with trailer mechanical and body repairs and commercial refrigeration systems, or an equivalent combination of relevant training, certifications, and work experience.
Working knowledge of telematics systems and diagnostic software.
Ability to use standard business software to complete work orders, communicate, and maintain records.
Ability to read and understand safety procedures, operating manuals, service manuals, work orders, and technical documentation, and to communicate maintenance information effectively.
Ability to perform basic math calculations used in maintenance and inventory activities.
Valid driver license; operating and moving vehicles or equipment is an essential job duty.
Must possess, or be able to obtain, the basic tools required for assigned job functions.
Relevant heavy-duty diesel and trailer maintenance experience sufficient to perform essential duties independently.
Able to perform the described physical functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Approximately five or more years of progressively responsible heavy-duty diesel and trailer maintenance experience.
Thermo King or Carrier refrigeration repair experience or certification.
Cummins or Detroit training or certification.
Commercial vehicle inspection certification.
Experience with vendor or customer relations and parts inventory management.
Familiarity with Cummins X15 and Detroit DD15 engines.
Relevant technical school training, apprenticeship, industry certification, military training, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and non-routine repairs on company and contractor fleet equipment in accordance with applicable DOT and company standards.
Diagnose and repair diesel engines, suspension and steering systems, air and hydraulic braking systems, electrical systems, lighting systems, and complex cooling systems.
Diagnose and repair auxiliary power units, air-conditioning components, compressors, wheel seals, and water pumps.
Perform trailer body repairs, including liners, landing gear, top rails, side rails, door posts, and H-frames.
Diagnose and repair Thermo King and Carrier refrigeration systems and retrofit refrigeration units when assigned.
Perform preventive maintenance on tractors and trailers, including oil changes, battery checks, lubrication, inspections, and related repairs.
Replace and repair tires using applicable safety procedures.
Document inspections, diagnostics, repairs, parts usage, and maintenance activities accurately and timely.
Order parts, monitor inventory, and coordinate professionally with vendors and internal or external customers.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe service vehicle, shop, and work area; follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Travel locally to service locations and respond to mobile repair assignments as scheduled.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.