Semi Truck Technician

Kreilkamp Trucking is looking for mechanically inclined candidates with good attention to detail for our Shop positions of Diesel Technician and Trailer Technician. Shop Technicians need to be highly organized and communicate effectively, as they will be expected to maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles and interact with drivers on a daily basis. The primary duties of shop technicians include performing diagnostic tests on our equipment to find faults, analyzing diagnostic test results, and repairing or replacing engine, steering, transmission, braking or lighting system components.

Hourly Pay is based on experience, however, there is 6 scheduled wage increases in the first 2.5 years, OT pay after 40 hours/week, and shift differential pay!

Technician/Mechanic Responsibilities

Running diagnostic tests on equipment (tractors and trailers).

Analyzing diagnostic test results.

Checking vehicle lighting systems.

Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.

Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.

Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.

Maintaining a parts inventory.

Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.

PM Services (trucks and trailers)

R/R Brakes (Disc & Drum Style)

Electrical Diagnostic

APU Repair

Ability to change and balance tires.

General truck & trailer repair

Basic Fabrication

Tractor & Trailer Inspections

Technician/Mechanic Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Mechanically inclined.

Knowledge of tractor and/or trailer components.

Good diagnostic skills.

Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Proficiency with maintenance and repair tools.

Basic tool inventory will be required.

Why Kreilkamp? Besides the comprehensive benefit package including a no-cost health clinic, Kreilkamp Trucking, Inc. is a 5th generation trucking company that began operations in 1935. We are headquartered in Allenton, Wisconsin with multiple locations in Wisconsin; Edison, New Jersey; and Manteca, California.

Today, there are over 400 active drivers, traveling over 18M miles per year. Our fleet is made up of over 400 tractors and over 1,000 trailers. The state-of-the-art equipment includes 2020 or newer tractor models and a combination of refrigerated, dry, and flatbed trailers.

Kreilkamp Trucking, Inc. supports a very wide variety of customers and the various commodities that they produce, including: Cheese, meat, lawn and garden products, finished UTVs, spices, food ingredients, steel, lumber, and other bulk goods.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 2 years (Preferred)
• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Tire service: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Allenton, WI 53002 (Required)

Work Location: In person