Mobile Trailer Technician
About The Position
The Mobile Trailer Technician identifies, diagnoses, and resolves trailer-related problems and performs preventive maintenance on trailer equipment as assigned. The role includes maintaining accurate, timely repair orders and other company paperwork; categorizing repairs according to company standards; recording parts and supplies used; and documenting complaints, causes, and corrections to support recovery of warrantable expenses. The position involves maintaining Class 8 equipment, including bending, lifting up to 100 pounds, and climbing, and requires willingness to work in inclement weather. This is a local position with no overnight stays. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay is up to $41.29 per hour, based on experience. Hirschbach Motor Lines is a refrigerated carrier headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, with a company history of 90 years and more than $1 billion in revenue.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Two years of experience in fleet maintenance, or a technical school degree.
- Previous experience repairing, maintaining, and diagnosing Class 8 equipment, including general driver repair requests, warranty repair requests, and onboard vehicle electronics.
- Previous experience with general welding skills in non-standard situations and on varying materials.
- Basic computer skills as applied to diagnostic tooling.
- Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather.
- Ability to bend, lift up to 100 pounds, and climb as related to Class 8 equipment maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve trailer-related problems.
- Complete necessary company paperwork accurately and promptly, including repair orders and indirect labor forms.
- Perform preventive maintenance on trailer equipment as assigned.
- Categorize repairs according to current company standards, including preventive maintenance, component failure, abuse, and accident repairs.
- Accurately record parts and supplies used in repairs, including scanning parts barcodes and recording consumable supplies.
- Document repair stories, including complaints, causes, and corrections of component failures, to support recovery of warrantable expenses.
- Perform maintenance activities involving bending, lifting up to 100 pounds, and climbing.
- Work in inclement weather when necessary.
Benefits
- Three weeks of PTO upon hire.
- Annual tool allowance of $1,200.
- Annual boot allowance of $200.
- Annual CDL A or B stipend of $1,200.
- Uniforms provided, with laundry services included.
- Paid OEM training.
- Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, and voluntary elections.
- 401(k) with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
