Mobile Diesel/Trailer Technician

Stevens Transport•Dodge City, KS

10d

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 diagnoses and repairs diesel engines, suspension and steering systems, air and hydraulic brakes, electrical and lighting systems, cooling systems, auxiliary power units, air-conditioning components, compressors, wheel seals, and water pumps. Duties also include trailer body repairs, refrigeration-system repairs and retrofits when assigned, preventive maintenance, tire replacement and repair, maintenance documentation, parts ordering and inventory monitoring, and coordination with vendors and customers. The position requires relevant heavy-duty diesel and trailer maintenance experience sufficient to perform essential duties independently. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; technical training, apprenticeship, certifications, military training, or equivalent practical experience are valued. The work involves frequent maneuvering around and inside trucks and trailers, working in tight spaces, climbing, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in conditions involving heat, cold, noise, moving equipment, grease, and fumes. Local travel to service locations and scheduled mobile repair assignments is required.

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.
Ability to frequently maneuver around, inside, on, and under trucks and trailers and work in tight spaces.
Ability to frequently stand, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, push, pull, reach, and use hands to handle, control, or feel tools and components.
Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and platforms using applicable fall-protection and safety procedures.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; use team lifting or mechanical assistance when appropriate and available.

Nice To Haves

Approximately five or more years of progressively responsible heavy-duty diesel and trailer maintenance experience; equivalent technical training, military experience, certifications, or related work experience may be considered.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Travel locally to service locations and respond to mobile repair assignments as scheduled.