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. If you're motivated, eager to grow, and passionate about trailer repair and maintenance, we want you to be part of our team.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Monday to Friday work schedule
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K, HSA/FSA, and employee discounts
- Paid vacation, and sick days
- $400 Benefit Card
Be a part of our team – Apply now!
Ideal Candidates at GWT are:
- Quick Learners: Eager to learn new skills, follow instructions, and self-study to improve.
- Team Players: Dependable, punctual, and respectful of others while also able to work independently.
- Focused: Maintaining excellent work habits, accuracy, and attention to detail.
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.
"The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice."
Required Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no recent DUIs).
- A valid CDL license and DOT medical card.
- 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 7 years of experience in semi-trailer repairs.
- ASE or other industry-recognized certifications (welding certification a plus).
- 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.