Join the Border Tire team!!! Border Tire is now hiring Trailer Technicians in Laredo, Texas!
The Trailer Technicians are responsible for repairing and maintaining trailers to ensure efficient operation and compliance by performing the following duties.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5:00 p.m. Occasionally on Saturday depending on workload.
Responsibilities:
- Inspects, adjusts, and repairs trailers with minor problems.
- Ensures equipment is functioning properly and within Department of Transportation compliance.
- Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical malfunctions on air brakes, switches, lighting circuits, control valves, relief valves, and other items.
- Adjusts mechanical items such as doors and slack adjusters.
- Performs light maintenance such as replacing/repairing marker lights, seals, airbags, and mud flaps.
- Performs trailer body repairs such as patching of roofs, panels, rail repairs, door sections, floor sections, cross-member replacement, etc.
- Minor welding repairs.
- Repairs/replaces tires, wheel bearings and seals.
- Changes fluids and filters as necessary.
- Replace and adjust brakes for proper function.
- Inspects and cleans parts; submits orders if part must be replaced.
- Confirms proper function of equipment and truck after maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Must meet inspector qualifications outlines by FMCSA section CFR 396.17
- Willing and able to work without direct supervision.
- 2+ years related experience (Preferred).
- Licensed Mechanic Journeyman preferred
Job Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees are eligible.
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Border Tire is all things tire. We are a Michelin Commercial Service Network Dealer (MCSN) specializing in medium-duty, heavy-duty, agricultural, and industrial-size tires. We carry a wide variety of brands to meet your needs.
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