Trailer Technician III MVT Services - 1.6 Laredo, TX Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations DOT Physical Certification Full Job Description Join the MVT Team!!! Mesilla Valley Transportation is now hiring Trailer Technicians in Laredo, Texas! The Trailer Technician III repairs and maintains trailers to ensure operational efficiency and compliance, achieving recognition for key support within the team and promptly resolving issues as they arise under management direction.

Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday 3:30pm-12:00 am

Responsibilities:

Inspects and repairs trailers in accordance with company/OEM standards. Perform DOT and general inspections. Ensures equipment is functioning properly and within Department of Transportation compliance. Inspects and cleans parts; submits orders if a part must be replaced. Confirms proper function of equipment after repair is completed. Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical malfunctions on all components of the trailer. Repairs trailer damages to panels, doors, hinges, floor, and axles. Repairs/Replace tires according to company guidelines for PSI, wear, and tread depth. Performs general fleet maintenance on trailers to include lights, air brakes, wheel ends, suspension, and miscellaneous other repairs. Ability to make any kind of trailer repair—electrical, mechanical, or damage. Ability to weld and fabricate to make necessary repairs. Replace suspension assemblies and axle bushings. Utilize tools to reduce downtime and increase effectiveness. Documents work completed to include 3Cs and notes in the company maintenance software. Assists Trailer Supervisor with other functions as needed. Maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two years or more years' experience in mechanic experience and/or training. Trailer Mechanic must be DOT certified. Licensed Mechanic Journeyman preferred.

Work Environment:

Indoor and Outdoor environment. Employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions including direct sunlight & heat. Employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and extreme heat. Employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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. Mesilla Valley Transportation began in 1982 as a small independent fleet in the Southwest. In the late '80s, MVT went through a controlled growth spurt and began to encompass the 48 connected states and Canada. Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders. "Where family, careers, and success come together!"