What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Technicians position at American Transportation Services?
American Transportation Services has immediate openings for qualified trailer technicians. We provide a stable friendly work environment with many flexible shift options to suit your specific needs. Selected candidates will be responsible for maintaining primarily trailering equipment for a Fortune 500 package delivery company in a clean well-maintained environment.
Responsibilities are, but limited to:
· Preventative maintenance service and/or repair on trailers, dollies, and yard spotters
· Perform routine service and annual inspections
· Diagnose and repair anti-lock brake systems.
· Electrical – air system trouble shooting.
· Wheel & hub, heavy duty brake inspection and repair.
· Trailer body repairs.
· Suspension inspection and repairs.
We offer competitive wages, flexible hours, as well as the following benefits:
· Health insurance
· Employer paid Life Insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· Employer matching 401K
· Incentive based bonus program
· Paid vacation
· Paid Holidays (upon completion 90 days of employment)
· Flexible schedules, 4-10 work week available
· Training programs
· Opportunity to promote from within
Qualifications are, but not limited to:
· Must be 18 years of age
· Must have basic computer skills
· Must have necessary tools to perform job functions
· Willing to work on becoming certified in DOT inspections, Air brake certifications, ASE certified.
· MIG Welding preferred
· Trailer repair: Minimum 1 years’ experience Required
· Brakes (lining, chambers, slack adjusters, air lines, etc.)
· ABS - System troubleshooting and repair
· Side sheet repairs - patch
· Corner Radius Repairs
· Lighting - Troubleshooting and repairs
· Landing gear repairs
· Roll-up & swing door replacements/ repairs
· Roof repairs – patch, section and replacement
· Scuff liner repairs and or replacements
· Suspensions repairs and replacement
· Major trailer repair/wreck repairs
· Bottom/top rail repairs and or replacements
· Side sheet replacements
· Floor section replacements
· Threshold repair/replacements
American Transportation Services is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
Pay is based on verifiable experience and/or certifications and past working history.
Salary : $20 - $33