Bison Transport USA is currently looking for a 2nd Shift Tractor Trailer Technician for its shop in Amherst, WI. The hours of the position are M-F 3pm - 1130pm with a Saturday morning rotation every 3 weeks.
The Trailer Technician is responsible for the company’s performance in terms of efficient, effective, and timely repairs and maintenance on the Bison Transport truck fleet. The TT is expected to be a team player in the maintenance department. They must be able to diagnose recurring problems and effectively communicate these to other members of the maintenance team. Good communication skills and a professional attitude are basic requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1) Tractor/trailer Maintenance:
- Involves working safely and performing preventative maintenance on all tractors and trailers in the Bison
Transport fleet. On daily basis, the Tractor Technician is responsible for performing maintenance on tractors, this involves diagnosing problems that are found during these inspections and proscribing the correct remedial action.
2) Tractor/Trailer Repairs:
- Involves performing repairs that are diagnosed during the pre/post trip inspection and preventative maintenance.
Daily, the Tractor and Trailer Technician is responsible for performing high quality repairs in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.
3) Other:
· Attending team meetings and performing other miscellaneous repairs on Bison Transport equipment.
· Reads job order and observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
· Performs PMs, performs diagnostics and repairs on all operating systems both mechanical and electrical, and performs alignments.
Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- 1 year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Driver License.
- Certified to complete DOT inspections.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Work Location: In person