TRAILER TECHNICIAN
On-siteHillsboro, Texas, United States
Hillsboro, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeEnterprise
Full TimeEnterprise
Job Summary
Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on trailers and equipment in coordination with production schedules. Complete all assigned work orders in a timely and accurate manner. Inspect, repair, and replace tires on trailers and related equipment as needed. Ensure all trailers meet DOT compliance standards through regular inspections and corrective actions. Identify and report additional maintenance or safety concerns to support overall fleet reliability. Work extended shifts of up to 12 hours in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, while adhering to strict safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Above-average mechanical aptitude
- Proven experience as a tire technician in a maintenance or fleet environment
- Knowledge of general maintenance processes, methods, tools, and equipment of the trade
- Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and automotive systems, including internal combustion engine components
- Ability to use common tools, appliances, and precision measuring equipment such as tape measures
- Strong manual dexterity
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong mathematical aptitude
- Attention to detail and accuracy in measurements and repairs
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally
- Ability to perform frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
- Capability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
- Comfort working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts
- Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
- Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors
- Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (confirmed via E-Verify)
Desired Qualifications
- Dependable, safety-focused technician
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to accurately diagnose and repair trailer systems in a fast-paced maintenance environment
- Hands-on
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
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