Trailer Maintenance Technician - $25/hr - 6:00am - 2:30pm M-F

SPS Companies, Inc•New Century, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trailer Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing accurate and complete vehicle inspections (DOT, PM), air brake diagnostics and repairs, ABS diagnostics and repairs, floor repairs, minor and major accident repairs, electrical systems diagnostics and repairs, wheel end repairs and adjustments, aluminum and steel welding, and general repairs on trailers and trailer dollies. This role also involves performing PM maintenance accurately and efficiently, adhering to warranty policies, utilizing electronic technical manuals, providing accurate documentation on repair orders, researching and conforming to OEM maintenance specifications, keeping detailed maintenance records, maintaining an organized and clean shop, and complying with SPS policies, DOT Regulations, and OSHA guidelines. Additionally, the technician will train and coach new personnel, procure parts and supplies, and maintain and report expenses within budgetary guidelines.

Requirements

Must understand and meet the FMCSA requirements for PMs and annual inspections as to 49 CFR 396
Must also meet the requirements of 49 CFR Part 396.25 to inspect and work on brakes in accordance to the FMCSA
High school diploma or GED
Three years of related maintenance experience
Detail-oriented and excellent observational skills
Proven experience operating material handling equipment
Basic computer skills (data entry and equipment research)
Valid driver’s license
Good verbal and written communication skills
Safety Orientation
Achievement orientation
Responsibility
Teamwork
Persistence

Nice To Haves

Technical school or equivalent training or equivalent work experience
Learning agility
Continuous improvement / quality management

Responsibilities

Attend all scheduled safety, department, and company meetings as required
Follow and enforce company safety polices and safe work practices at all times to ensure safety of self and others
Perform accurate and complete vehicle inspections (DOT, PM)
Perform air brake diagnostics, and inspections
Perform ABS diagnostics and repairs utilizing laptop diagnostic system
Perform floor repairs
Perform minor and major accident repairs
Perform electrical systems diagnostics and repairs
Perform air brake diagnostics and repairs
Perform wheel end repairs and adjustments
Perform aluminum and steel welding
Perform general repairs on trailer and trailer dollies
Perform PM maintenance accurately and efficiently
Responsible to adhere to all warranty policies and procedures
Ability to use electronic technical manuals and resources for diagnostics and repair
Provide accurate documentation on repair orders
Research and conform to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) maintenance specifications (as closely as possible)
Deviations from the OEM specifications must be approved by the Facility Manager
Keep detailed and accurate maintenance records in accordance with SPS Quality Policy and DOT Regulations
Maintain and organized and clean maintenance shop
Comply with all SPS policies DOT Regulations and OSHA guidelines that impact the maintenance department (not limited to the following): Lock out / Tag out, Safety Data Sheets, Hazardous Material Usage
Train and coach new Maintenance personnel
Procure parts and supplies to ensure equipment up-
Maintain and report expenses for department within budgetary guidelines

Benefits

Starting pay of $25.00 an hour
Quarterly profit sharing bonus opportunity
Annual holiday bonus based on company performance
Opportunity to work overtime
401k retirement contribution matching – 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages
Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family
Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy
Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies
Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships
Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of one week per year)
One week of paid vacation after 6 months
Two weeks of paid vacation after one year