Trailer Technician

Trailer Technician Hiawatha, IA Job Details Full-time $25 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Spanish Brake repair Maintaining an organized workspace Automotive electrical system repair Trailer servicing English Equipment malfunction troubleshooting Mid-level 3 years Metal fabrication Electrical wiring Driver's License Suspension Vehicle maintenance Wiring and circuitry work Welding Clean workspace maintenance Hydraulics Tire service Auto body repair Progress tracking (project management tasks) Mechanical systems repair Full Job Description Our client, a locally owned trailer service department in the Cedar Rapids area, is seeking talented and motivated Trailer Technicians to join their team. If you are a self-driven and high performer with experience repairing trailers, boats, or RVs, we encourage you to apply. Your skills in autobody, electrical systems, and welding will be highly valued.

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (No Weekends!)

Why Join Us:

Work in a skilled and supportive team environment that will help you grow. Perform a variety of service and repair tasks to repair and maintain equipment. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with no weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

Service and repair a variety of trailers, including but not limited to utility trailers, car and cargo trailers, race haulers, and horse trailers. Handle tasks including tires, brakes, lighting, electrical systems, and small part hydraulics. Perform welding and fabrication work. Apply your excellent electrical and autobody skills to repair and maintain equipment. Diagnose, problem-solve, and repair various trailer and towing equipment issues. Replace and repair trailer components such as doors, floors, rails, roofs, posts, and side panels. Conduct brake service, wheel seals, axle replacement, suspension work, hitch installation, electrical wiring, and painting. Collaborate with the management and technician team to monitor progress and coordinate material and supply management. Maintain a neat and organized shop and parts showroom.

Ideal Candidate:

3+ years of experience in auto, equipment/trailer repair. Will consider less experience with the willingness to prove themselves at work. Experience with tires, brakes, lighting, electrical systems, small hydraulics, welding, and fabrication. Knowledge of both English and Spanish is a plus. Dependable, punctual, focused, and acts with integrity. Self-driven, high performer, and motivated by job quality.

Requirements:

Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs with assistance. Capability to climb, bend, and crawl. Active and valid driver's license. Willingness to work as part of a team.

Benefits:

401(k) plan Employer pays for half of health insurance premium Paid vacation KSI's Talent Acquisition Team partners with companies to assist with their hiring needs. All positions are direct-to-hire opportunities with the employer.