Mobile Truck Technician

Great Western Trailer (GWT) is immediately hiring Mobile Truck Technicians. As a Mobile Truck Technician, you will perform maintenance and repairs on semi-trailers, using a mobile service truck to visit customer locations for servicing, repair, and maintenance of trailers and semi-trailers.

Mobile Truck Technicians Can Expect the Following Responsibilities:

Inspect and Repair:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on air brake systems, electrical systems, and other trailer components.
• Inspect and repair damage to trailer bodies, chassis, doors, floors, etc.
• Handle minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assemblies, including lift gates.
• Conduct basic and advanced repairs, such as welding, cutting, and fabrication.

Install or Replace:

• Add-on components like toolboxes, ramp kits, dunnage racks, and winches.
• Show willingness to learn new skills and take on new tasks as needed.

Quality Check and Reporting:

• Prepare service reports and other necessary documentation.
• Examine work for defects to ensure high-quality repairs.
• Follow troubleshooting procedures to deliver quality work according to specifications.
• Communicate concerns and assist others when needed.

Safety First:

• Follow safety standards, company policies, and regulations.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no recent DUIs).
• Reliable transportation.
• Own a personal set of hand tools.
• Broad knowledge of semi-trailer equipment, tools, and systems.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and welding equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in semi-trailer repairs.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must operate equipment like forklifts, hand tools, welding equipment, and refrigerated trailers.
• Specific vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision, with the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, chemicals, fumes, and extreme temperatures.
• Regular exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.
• Risk of electrical shock.
• Work may be performed in shops, yards, or on customer sites via mobile service trucks.

Great Western Trailer (GWT) is a leader in the semi-trailer rental market, providing sales, leasing, rental, and service solutions. With 10 locations across 8 states and ongoing expansion, we are committed to providing exceptional service and growing our team of dedicated professionals.

Ready to be part of a growing team? Apply now and join Great Western Trailer today!