What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Technician II position at U.S. Xpress?
What You’ll Do:
Tests, services, and repairs trailers and related mechanical components.
- Perform most diagnostics and repairs to brakes, air system, suspension, light trailer body repairs including doors, tires, lighting system etc. May need some assistance from Trailer Tech III.
- Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
- Pull trailers in and out of shop using a yard jockey before and after repairs.
- Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
- Maintain a high productivity level and complete jobs within or close to SRT times.
- Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
- Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers
- Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
- Perform vehicle preventative maintenance (pm’s) as outlined in USX pm guidelines.
- Change vehicle tires.
- Grease mechanical parts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of working on trailers required.
- A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
Skills/Certifications
- DOT and Brake Certifications required.
- Valid driver’s license required
- Basic welding skills required.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Ability to read and write.
- Must provide own hand tools adequate to perform job functions.
Physical Requirements: while performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently stands, walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel; and reaches with hands and arms.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time supporting full body weight
- Ability to walk 1000 feet minimum and change positions frequently
- Ability to frequently move shoulders with full range of motion in all six planes of movement
- Ability to reach heights over 72” frequently; ability to crouch to height of 18” frequently
- Ability to reach and stretch across the midline with full cervical range of motion and bilateral range of motion
- Ability to use hand tools constantly for extended periods of time
- Ability to stoop to 30” minimum and kneel to 18” minimum
- Ability to frequently climb 51’ with one 24” step and pull full body weight.
- Ability to frequently climb stairs 24” without a hand hold rail.
- Ability to pull self up ladder with 4x17”steps with upper body pull.
- Ability to constantly go in/out of truck on 51” and one 24” step pulling full body weight.
- Ability to frequently go up and down ramp.
- Ability to occasionally push 250 lbs, pull 125 lbs, frequently push/pull 100/50 lbs and constantly push/pull 50/25 lbs.
- Ability to occasionally carry, lift overhead, high, low and medium lift 51/75 lbs, frequently 50/21 lbs and constantly 20/1 lbs.
*Must be able to perform all physical requirements with reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment: this job operates in a well-lit and well-ventilated repair shop environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 2 years
Application Question(s):
- What is your salary expectation for this role? (Failure to respond will result in a delay from the hiring department)
Work Location: In person