Trailer Techician 1st Shift
About The Position
The Trailer Technician is responsible for diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing conventional trailers to ensure they are safe, operable, and ready for customer freight delivery. The role includes preventive maintenance, inspections, system repairs, and completing required documentation. The technician also supports drivers with breakdown questions or concerns in a professional and courteous manner, treats drivers with dignity and respect, and performs other duties as assigned or directed by a supervisor. J&R Schugel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Compensation decisions may be based on experience, job responsibilities, and market pay insights. Information about offered benefits is available on the company's benefits page.
Responsibilities
- Ensure company trailers are safe and operable.
- Repair company trailers and other equipment in a timely manner to support on-time delivery.
- Promote shop safety and follow company safety policies and procedures.
- Perform preventive maintenance, including fluid changes, cleaning, lubrication, and tire changes.
- Conduct FHWA annual trailer inspections and complete documentation accurately.
- Diagnose and repair ABS systems, including sensors, wiring, and control modules.
- Inspect and repair trailer floors, roofs, and side panels, including minor structural and cosmetic repairs.
- Repair and replace landing gear, including crank systems and braces.
- Inspect and maintain trailer doors, including hinges, rollers, seals, and locking mechanisms.
- Repair and replace trailer lighting systems, wiring harnesses, and connectors.
- Perform suspension alignments and axle adjustments when required for proper tracking.
- Install and maintain auxiliary systems, such as liftgates or reefer-related trailer components, if applicable to the fleet.
- Perform minor welding and repair minor accident damage.
- Repair brake systems, HVAC systems, and minor electrical issues.
- Test mechanical products and trailer equipment after repairs to verify performance and compliance with manufacturer specifications and FMCSR and D.O.T. regulations.
- Clean parts by spraying them with solvent or immersing them in solvent tanks.
- Complete work orders, invoices, inspection reports, and other required paperwork and logs in a timely manner.
- Assist drivers with breakdown questions or concerns professionally and courteously.
- Treat all drivers with dignity and respect.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
