NORTH AMERICAN TRAILER-REFRIGERATION TRAILER TECHNICIAN

If you are looking for a great place to have a career, let's talk!!

We are a Minnesota based family-owned business with our main location in Inver Grove Heights and has an opening for a 1st shift Reefer Trailer Technician/Mechanic for our Service Trucks in our Trailer Shop. We are looking for someone with mechanical aptitude, detail oriented, willing to jump in and help out where needed, and a strong work ethic. This position handles the complete repair and general maintenance of refrigerated semi-trailers, as well as, all other styles and sizes of trailers.

SCHEDULE: 1st shift, 7am-4pm, Monday- Friday (approx. 40-60 hours per week)

BENEFITS:

Industry leading pay and benefits, paid weekly, overtime opportunities, vacation rollover, $50,000 life insurance policy gifted to all FT employees, 401k with a company match, career advancement programs, awesome company events, HUGE tech referral bonuses, monthly tech incentive bonus, plus a $5,000 sign on bonus!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

•Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain refrigeration units and auxiliary power units

•Diagnose and repair trailers including preventative maintenance, inspections, repair to air and hydraulic brakes, tires and electrical

•Positively interface with service writers, leadership team, parts department, drivers, vendors and customers

•Keep paperwork/ Data/ RO’s updated and submitted on time

We'd love to have you as part of our team. The ideal candidate would have the following skills:

•Great work ethic

•Troubleshooting skills

•Brake repair

•Wiring

•Suspension repair

•Strong mechanical aptitude

•Willingness to jump in and help out where needed

•Technical aptitude with basic electric diagnostic / troubleshooting experience a plus

•Welding experience a plus

•Basic tool set and tool box to start (assistance programs available)

•Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally and 10-50 lbs. frequently

•Good written and verbal communication skills

•Reliability and a dedication to be a hard worker

•Ability to work independently maintaining a safe, efficient and friendly work environment

•Honesty and respect

Job Requirements:

•Refrigeration or HVAC experience is preferred

•Experience working with refrigeration units

•Must have your own set of general tools- Tool kit program available

•Ability to work with diagnostic computers for troubleshooting and repairs

•Use computers for web-based training and work order system

•Must be physically able to lift and work with no restrictions

•ThermoKing and Carrier certifications a plus

Must have a clean driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment physical

•Positive attitude and the ability to set goals and accomplish them

•The desire to take advantage of certification opportunities to have the most updated product training

•Solid written and verbal communication skills

•Mechanical and HVAC experience

•EPA Certification with refrigerant a plus

Ability to work independently in a field service environment, while displaying a professional and confident relationship with the customer

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who fits with our company values:

•Values people

•Gives people with strengths the opportunity to exercise them

•Doesn't treat lack of success as failure

•Is very affirming and brings out the best in others

•Values and gives high quality

•Works hard

•Sees opportunities and integrates with existing business

•Is a good communicator

•Is humble

•Assumes responsibility for actions and commitments

•Attends to details

•Attends to operations

•Is competitive

A little about who we are:

Founded in 1982, North American Trailer is a distributor of quality branded parts, complete heavy-duty truck and trailer service, tank trailer service, mobile service, emergency service and tank/trailer sales. We have a brand-new state of the art facility in Inver Grove Heights, MN. We specialize in the repair of medium and heavy duty (class 4-8) trucks, school buses, commercial buses and RVs We utilize the best computers and software to aid in the diagnostic and servicing of the equipment. North American Trailer is affiliated with Blaine Brothers, Inc. Offering 24-hour service, 365 days a year. Our mobile service team comes to our customers with their rolling garages to get them back on the road in a timely manner with the combined nine locations and 27 service trucks.

At North American Trailer our clients are treated with honesty and respect.

Please apply online at our website – NATrailer.com or through Indeed.

Military Friendly. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

North American Trailer is an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/Vet/Disability Employer.