What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Technician position at KSI?
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.
Salary : $25
