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Trailer Technician - 1st shift

Technical Truck & Trailer
Battle Creek, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Technical Truck & Trailer is seeking an Experienced Trailer Repair Technician. We are looking for a highly motivated, self-guided individual interested in joining a team that’s focused on aggressive growth and maintaining quality service with a customer-first approach. Candidates must possess the skills needed to maintain a fleet of vehicles as well as adapt to new situations as needed to keep the customer’s fleet moving.

Hourly Rate

$20 to $30 depending on experience

Benefits

Team Members and their families are a top priority. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • $1,000 sign-on bonus*
  • PPO Medical Insurance**
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Simple IRA with 3% company match after 1 year
  • Reimbursement for obtaining relevant certifications
  • Training & Development opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Annual boot allowance
  • Uniforms provided

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of trailers.
  • Perform PM and D.O.T inspections.
  • Van and reefer trailer body repair.
  • Wheel end repairs.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures as well as legal regulations
  • Prepare and maintain handwritten and computer-generated work records of garage activities

General Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Trailer Technician
  • Ability to obtain state certifications.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Experience with oxygen/acetylene torches
  • Experience with MIG welding
  • Provide your own tools
  • Clean driving record
  • Ability to pass a pre employment physical, drug screen, and background check

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, push/pull, grasp tools, lift/carry 50lbs
  • Ability to work in outdoor and noisy environments

Base Location

  • 392 Watkins Rd Battle Creek MI 49015

*$1,000 sign-on bonus

  • Paid after successful completion of 90-day probationary period

**PPO Medical Insurance - Employee Weekly Cost:

  • Employee Only: $36.94
  • Employee and Child: $84.23
  • Employee and Spouse: $93.10
  • Family: $137.78

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30

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