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Trailer Maintenance Technician - $25/hr - 6:00am - 2:30pm M-F

SPS Companies, Inc
New Century, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026
Job Details

Description

What can you expect from the job?

  • 1st shift – 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
  • Starting wage is $25/hr
  • Exposure to the elements
  • Dirty working conditions
  • Moderately stressful and constantly changing work environment

Primary Responsibilities

  • Attend all scheduled safety, department, and company meetings as required
  • Follow and enforce company safety polices and safe work practices at all times to ensure safety of self and others
  • Perform accurate and complete vehicle inspections (DOT, PM)
  • Perform air brake diagnostics, and inspections.
  • Perform ABS diagnostics and repairs utilizing laptop diagnostic system
  • Perform floor repairs
  • Perform minor and major accident repairs
  • Perform electrical systems diagnostics and repairs
  • Perform air brake diagnostics and repairs
  • Perform wheel end repairs and adjustments
  • Perform aluminum and steel welding
  • Perform general repairs on trailer and trailer dollies
  • Perform PM maintenance accurately and efficiently
  • Responsible to adhere to all warranty policies and procedures
  • Ability to use electronic technical manuals and resources for diagnostics and repair
  • Provide accurate documentation on repair orders Research and conform to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) maintenance specifications (as closely as possible)
    • Deviations from the OEM specifications must be approved by the Facility Manager
  • Keep detailed and accurate maintenance records in accordance with SPS Quality Policy and DOT Regulations
  • Maintain and organized and clean maintenance shop
  • Comply with all SPS policies DOT Regulations and OSHA guidelines that impact the maintenance department (not limited to the following):
    • Lock out / Tag out
    • Safety Data Sheets
    • Hazardous Material Usage
  • Train and coach new Maintenance personnel
  • Procure parts and supplies to ensure equipment up-
  • Maintain and report expenses for department within budgetary guidelines
Physical & Work Requirements

  • Working In a yard or warehouse facility within OSHA guidelines; conditions may be heated and/or unheated, dusty and noisy; steel-toed boots required daily
  • Facility is a multiple shift Must possess the ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call at various times including possible weekends and holidays.
  • Fast-paced moderately stressful, constantly changing day to day work environment
  • Ability to stand, walk, or be mobile for up to eight hours per Capable of ascending and descending material handling equipment
  • Ability to lift up to 51 pounds as needed. Pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds
  • Wear proper PPE at all times (as described in company policy).

Required Background, Competencies & Expertise

  • Must understand and meet the FMCSA requirements for PMs and annual inspections as to 49 CFR 396
  • Must also meet the requirements of 49 CFR Part 396.25 to inspect and work on brakes in accordance to the FMCSA
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Three years of related maintenance experience
  • Detail-oriented and excellent observational skills
  • Proven experience operating material handling equipment
  • Basic computer skills (data entry and equipment research)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Safety Orientation
  • Achievement orientation
  • Responsibility
  • Teamwork
  • Persistence

Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise

  • Technical school or equivalent training or equivalent work experience
  • Learning agility
  • Continuous improvement / quality management

Pay And Benefits

  • Starting pay of $25.00 an hour
  • Quarterly profit sharing bonus opportunity
  • Annual holiday bonus based on company performance
  • Opportunity to work overtime
  • 401k retirement contribution matching – 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages
  • Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family
  • Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy
  • Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies
  • Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships
  • Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of one week per year)
  • One week of paid vacation after 6 months
  • Two weeks of paid vacation after one year

What is Steel and Pipe Supply?

Steel and Pipe Supply buys steel and sells it to large customers that make products like farm equipment, powerline towers, storage tanks, frames for stadiums, and more. In addition to storing steel, some of our service centers process it – cut, bend, decoil, etc. – to make life easy for our customers. At the Kansas City Service Center, we’re a close-knit, open-minded family with a competitive streak that makes our warehouse a fun place to work.

What is it like to work at Steel and Pipe Supply?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXgQTHEW53o&feature=youtu.be

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA Minorities/Female/Disabilities/Veterans

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