Semi-Trailer Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Great Western Trailer (GWT) is immediately hiring Semi-Trailer Technicians to service semi-trailers in our Salt Lake City, UT location.

As a Semi-Trailer Technician, you will install, repair, replace, and inspect semi-trailers in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations and safety policies.

Come join our excellent Service Team providing quality maintenance and repairs for customers!

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly paychecks.
• Weekday Mon-Fri work schedule.
• Health / dental / vision / life insurance.
• 401k; Flexible Spending / Health Savings Account programs.
• Receive BOTH paid time off and sick time.
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• $400 Benefit card

Be a part of our Team - Apply now!

Good GWT candidates are :

• Quick learners : Willing to listen, receive and follow instructions, ask questions, communicate verbally and in writing, and self-study to master skills.
• Team Players : Punctual and reliable, who can also work well independently and are respectful of others.
• Focused : Keep excellent work habits; display accuracy in their work product and attention to detail.

Semi-Trailer Technicians can expect any of the following responsibilities :

Inspect and repair :

• Air brake lines, couplers, tanks, valves, shoes, drums, pads and rotors; services, low voltage wiring connections, harnesses, lights, batteries, and charging systems.
• Body and chassis rails, side-sheets, caps, doors, retainers, decking, floors and plates for damage or defect.
• Lift gate (lubricate and repair), minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assemblies.
• Wreck damage on all components of the trailer.
• Basic and comprehensive repair and fabrication on equipment and components; arc welding, air arc, gas welding, and cutting.
• Replaces components where necessary or other duties as assigned.

Install or replace :

• Add-on components and accessories like dunnage racks, toolboxes, ramp kits, nosecones, wenches and more.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new skills and job functions.

Quality check and reporting :

• Prepares service reports and any other necessary paperwork.
• Examines workpieces for defects to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures, manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines to ensure quality work.
• Communicates needs or concerns in a timely manner in addition to assisting others as needed.

Demonstrate safety at all times :

• Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Follows company safety policies and procedures and complies with safety standards.
• Maintains all company equipment, tools, and work areas in a good, clean, and working order.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation.
• Owns personal set of hand tools.
• Broad knowledge of semi-trailer equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in fabrication and welding; make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands in order to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum 3 years of experience in semi-trailer repairs.
• ASE or other industry-recognized certifications helpful; welding certification.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel;

and to reach with hands and arms; must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Regularly is required to sit. Specific vision abilities requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Must operate equipment such as phone, computer, fork truck, yard goat, hand tools, welding equipment and refrigerated trailers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to working near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, with toxic or caustic chemicals; fumes or airborne particles, extremes in temperature and environmental conditions.

Usually moderate to loud noise levels. Potential risk of electrical shock. May work in a shop or yard or out of a mobile service vehicle.

Great Western Trailer (GWT) is a dynamic Semi-trailer Sales, Leasing, Rental, and Service company in significant growth mode.

With 10 locations across 8 states, we are planning expansion into other sites in our current footprint, as well as other locations across the country.

We have operations in Fontana, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix, AZ; Grants Pass, OR; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Dearborn, MI;

Salt Lake City, UT; Oklahoma City, OK; and Tulsa, OK.