Trailer Repair Technician - Tolleson
About The Position
Thermo King West is a leader in the industry with approximately 200 employees across 9 locations in 6 states. They have successfully diversified their equipment portfolio and are market leaders in various sectors including 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 critical transport refrigeration space. This is an hourly, full-time, non-exempt position with an expected work schedule of 40 hours per week, with potential for overtime. The work setting is in-person.
Requirements
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Willing to learn and follow directions.
- Able to work overtime when needed.
- 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.
- Apprentice: 0-2 years of experience.
- Journeyman: 2+ years of experience, including above requirements.
- Expert: 3+ years of experience, including above requirements.
- Must be able to perform Air Brake Inspections and Repairs.
- Must be able to perform MIG-weld steel, aluminum and stainless.
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 (if no prior experience).
- Operate power tools and repair damaged trailers.
- Able to work overtime when needed to ensure customer 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.
- Experience in Collision Repair, Dry and Refrigerated Van, Structure, Roll & Swing Doors, Interiors, Exteriors, Ceilings, and Roof repairs is a plus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
