Trailer Repair Technician - Albuquerque

THERMO KING•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Thermo King West is a leader in the industry, with approximately 200 employees across 9 locations in 6 states. The company has successfully diversified its equipment portfolio, supporting market leadership in Thermo King transport refrigeration, Versalift aerial buckets, TICO terminal tractors, Club Car commercial vehicles, Knapheide truck bodies, trailer repair, and consumer golf carts. Thermo King West is recognized as one of North America’s largest and most respected dealerships in the transport refrigeration sector. This role is for a Trailer Repair Technician, with opportunities for advancement from Apprentice to Journeyman to Expert.

Requirements

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Willing to work hard in a fast-paced environment.
Must be willing to learn and follow directions.
Able to work overtime when needed.
Deliver superior customer satisfaction through high quality and efficient service.
Problem solving and relationship building skills.
Effective and proactive communication.
Demonstrating good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to work at times with little or no supervision.
Desire to learn and continuously improve self and surroundings.
Drive to meet and exceed productivity standards.
Trailer Repair Technician, Apprentice (0-2 years of experience)
Trailer Technician, Journeyman (2+ years of experience, including above requirements)
Trailer Technician, Expert (3+ years of experience, including above requirements)

Nice To Haves

Brake Mechanics Certificate a plus.
Experience in Collision Repair, Dry and Refrigerated Van, Structure, Roll & Swing Doors, Interiors, Exteriors, Ceilings, and Roof repairs is a plus.

Responsibilities

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Participate in a one-year Apprenticeship Program.
Be trained to weld steel, aluminum and stainless.
Operate power tools and repair damaged trailers.
Able to work overtime when needed in order to ensure our customers’ satisfaction.
Abide by company attendance, punctuality, and safety policies.
Willing to work hard in a fast-paced environment.
Must be willing to learn and follow directions.
Handle other duties as assigned.
Perform PMs, BIT, and DOT Inspections.
Diagnose, isolate, and repair lighting systems such as shorts and open circuits.
Perform Air Brake Inspections and Repairs: Air brake overhauls, measure brake lining thickness, drums, and s-cams, adjust brakes, replace s-cams and bushings, slack adjusters, and replace relay values, air tanks.
Adjust lift-gate platform and its controls, replace rail cables and/or cylinders, motors, pumps, and relays.
Diagnose mechanical problems; mobile operations, quote jobs accurately; train new technicians.
Able to replace suspension components and landing legs; perform axle alignments.
Perform MIG-weld steel, aluminum and stainless.
Performs other functions or duties as directed by management in line with management objectives.
Be safety-minded and follow all safety rules.