Trailer Technician

Best One Fleet Service South Bend & Mishawaka / Zolman Tire, Inc. – Seeking a Trailer Technician

Locally owned and operated, Zolman Tire, Inc. has serviced the automotive, light truck and commercial repair, tire and wheel needs of customers throughout the Mishawaka, IN area since 1978. Over the years we have expanded into eight retail locations in Mishawaka, IN, Granger, IN, South Bend, IN, Niles, MI, Portage, MI, and Kalamazoo, MI and four commercial fleet locations in Mishawaka, IN, South Bend, IN, Galesburg, MI, and Benton Harbor, MI.

We are seeking qualified commercial trailer technicians for our Mishawaka and South Bend locations who value safety and teamwork. Techs will be responsible for inspecting structural integrity and bodies of truck classes 3-8, as well as performing basic welding and metal cutting/fabrication (in shop or at customer location). Hour requirements are 8AM - 5PM M-F, with willingness to work overtime as needed. If you are enthusiastic about the commercial tire and repair industry, reliable, and have a positive attitude please apply!

Essential Functions:

Identify and make repairs to class 3-8 chassis including brake jobs, welding, cutting with a torch, and repairing and replacing parts on the chassis using standard repair tools

• Assist with diagnosing and repairing trailer roll-up and swing doors

• Assist with diagnosing and completion of complex mechanical and electric problems utilizing diagnostic technology/software when applicable with minimal supervision

• For vehicles: Inspect vehicles using inspection forms and report potential repairs to supervisor, perform basic maintenance and repair as directed

• Safely operate and maintain all shop machinery, including but not limited to: safety cage, spreader, balancer, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench and/or torque sticks

• Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks

• Perform general housekeeping duties

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lift/carry/move over 80 lbs.

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Experience:

• No prior experience necessary, willing to train the right candidate

Certifications / Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license; driving record must meet company’s insurance requirements

• TIA 200 Level commercial required before working (company can provide)

• Ongoing training is required per company’s standards

Zolman Tire, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category

Industry specific and Covid-19 PPE are available to all floor and production staff. We promote a safe work environment and follow all protocols to insure a positive, productive and healthy work experience.