Road Trailer Technician at Metromont – Spartanburg, South Carolina

The overall responsibilities of a Road Trailer Technician include:

• Operate equipment and tools as needed to perform work.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of trailer manufacturers.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Implement cost-saving and tracking maintenance program through work orders in Vista.
• Document and keep clear and accurate details on work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance on empty trailers to keep the yard crew/drivers from delays.
• Check and bring loaded trailer tires to appropriate air pressure before leaving the yard.
• Identify and replace damaged trailer tires before leaving the yard or loaded.
• Perform repairs to trailers on suspension, lighting, frame, brakes, and air systems to meet DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Perform trailer annual DOT/FMCSA inspections prior to expiration date to stay compliant.
• Adhere to environmental and stormwater pollution prevention policies.
• Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

How do we take care of you?

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision Insurance, Telehealth, and Health Savings Account available on your first day of employment
• Wellness Program to support employee health
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation
• 7 paid holidays
• Safety Shoe voucher - $150
• Continuing Education Program
• $1,000 New Hire Bonus ($500 after 90 days of employment and $500 after 180 days of employment)

Characteristics

• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to trouble shoot trailer electrical, air systems, suspension, and frame.
• Must be safety-conscious
• Able to work independently following a provided priority list
• Ability to use hand tools for repair/maintenance items
• Ability to learn to drive switcher, tractors, buggies or other vehicles in the yard safely
• Able to read tape measure to 1/16
• Able to read wiring and pneumatic schematics
• Ability to read work instructions and perform basic math to estimate materials
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

Education and Technology

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years hands-on maintenance experience