Mobile Trailer Technician

Prestige Fleet Services • Joliet, IL

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About The Position

Prestige Fleet Services is seeking a Mobile Trailer Technician to diagnose, inspect, and repair Class 8 trailers in mobile road-call and in-yard settings. The work includes trailer systems and components such as brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lift-gate, and suspension systems, as well as preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, patchwork, and minor structural repairs. The technician writes and manages work orders on a company device, tests trailer systems for performance and DOT compliance, maintains service-truck inventory, sources parts, completes inspection and DOT documentation, and communicates findings to customers and management. Prestige Fleet Services describes itself as a multi-state fleet maintenance operation with more than 40 years of experience. It is part of Epika, a network of mobile and in-shop preventive maintenance service centers for commercial fleets.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience repairing commercial Class 8 trailers.
• Experience performing annual federal inspections and brake inspections.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and no suspensions.
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
• Comfort using computers for billing and work orders.
• Ability to follow verbal and written work orders and stay on track with daily repairs.
• Self-motivated, with excellent organization and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Stick-welding experience.
• Own tools.
• Certifications are a plus, including EPA 608, EPA 609, Universal, and ASE.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, inspect, and repair Class 8 trailers, including brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lift-gate, and suspension systems.
• Perform trailer patchwork and minor structural repairs as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and DOT inspections; service and replace tires, hubs, axles, and other parts.
• Write work orders and open and close repair orders on a company device for mobile road calls and in-yard work.
• Test systems for performance and ensure trailers meet DOT safety requirements.
• Manage service-truck inventory and source parts from local vendors.
• Complete inspection reports and DOT documentation accurately and on time.
• Provide strong customer service and report findings to management.
• Explain diagnoses over the phone and help customers decide next steps for repairs.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Overtime opportunities and weekly bonus opportunities.
• Shifts available to meet different lifestyles.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account option.
• Additional wellness resources.
• Life insurance offerings.
• Supplemental insurance plans.
• Retirement plans with company match.
• Continuing training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed