Trailer Technician

Company: Peak Thermo King

Location: Yakima, WA

Job Title: Trailer Mechanic

As a resourceful, hands-on Fleet Trailer Mechanic, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing duty trailers with minimal supervision; including preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs, air and hydraulic brake repairs, suspension and electrical systems troubleshooting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine trailer condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damaged parts
• Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; install component and part upgrades; control corrosion
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts or systems, such as brakes, steering, hydraulics, make adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, valve mechanisms and governors.
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety and combustion control standards
• Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs
• Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to read diagnostic codes and diagnosis instructions on the computer
• Ability to document repairs performed on the computer
• Technical knowledge of major trailer systems and related equipment
• Proficiency in welding steel, stainless, aluminum and other alloys
• Must possess basic hand tools
• Clean driving record and ability to maintain clean drug screens

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate; DOE
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Retirement Planning w/ company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid training
• Opportunity for growth and development
• M-F schedule (some OT); paid holidays

Peak Industrial Company is made up of four different businesses that span across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Montana. We are the dealership for and sell, rent, and repair Thermo King transport refrigeration equipment, Bobcat construction equipment, JCB construction equipment, and Club Car, Golf, and Utility Vehicles.

We are a family owned and operated business and take pride in being successful as a team. We believe strongly in promoting from within for those who are eager to learn and grow. We also provide training and learning opportunities to help technicians and other staff members to continue developing in their careers. If you are ready for opportunity and want to work hard, please take a minute to apply.

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