Trailer Repair Technician in Belgrade, Minnesota at Bayer Built Woodworks

JOB SUMMARY:

To diagnose and perform trailer repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance of company equipment in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner while meeting company and DOT requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain accurate repair orders, repair history and shop records
• Perform scheduled repairs and customization work as assigned
• Perform routine maintenance per Standard Operating Procedures
• Test and troubleshoot braking, electrical, lighting systems
• Monitor and Perform hub, axle and brake component replacement/repair, tire replacement/repair, suspension repair and air component troubleshooting and repair, and trailer body repair.
• Perform minor welding or fabrication on equipment as necessary
• Follow safety policies.
• Assist with other duties as assigned
• Maintain a clean work and shop area

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be able to read and write
• Good organizational abilities
• Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Manual dexterity, experience with hand tools, and physical strength.
• Operate semi within facility to move trailers
• Work with computers to diagnose, complete and document repairs
• Must be able to work on multiple assets and other techs to manage workflow

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 2 years of related work experience

Daily Work Expectations: Perform preventative and required maintenance on a variety of trailers / equipment as needed in the shop, maintain and update appropriate records, and communicate issues and concerns with appropriate team members as needed.

Work Environment/Conditions: Typical mechanic shop / production environment with a variety of sights, sounds, and smells found in a mechanic shop. At times will be required to go outside in weather to obtain vehicles and or perform maintenance work.

Required Work Hours: Primarily a 40 hour work week (Monday – Friday). Scheduled work hours can vary based on the seasonality of Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc.