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Maintenance Technician - Yankton, SD

Wilson Trailer Company
Yankton, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026 CLOSED ON 6/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Yankton, SD position at Wilson Trailer Company?

Wilson Trailer has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Technician Position.  This is an excellent career opportunity with a leader in the truck trailer industry. We have an opening on our day shift, hours are currently 6:00 am until 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. We offer an attractive starting wage depending on experience  along with scheduled increases and a full benefit package. 

Prefer 2-4 years of previous industrial maintenance in a manufacturing setting.

A Mechanical Aptitude- Good Attendance- Willing to Learn- Enjoy working with others in a busy work place.

Please Apply!

A pre-employment drug test is required.

A background check will be conducted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type:  Full-time 

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision Insurance

Position Summary

This position has overall responsibility for maintenance of plant equipment. Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance work.

 Essential Functions Statement(s)

  • Perform a safety inspection of hoist chains, forklifts, and all tools used to ensure safety.
  • Ability to read and understand prints of machines and other items to be able to identify and fix issues that arise.
  • Have an understanding of hydraulics and hydraulic schematics.
  • Basic electrical knowledge.
  • Have a valid drivers license.
  • Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance.
  • Will need to work day shift or a split shift for a few months until training is complete.
  • Will be required to take a written test on knowledge.
  • Must be self motivated, can work independently or in a team.
  • Can fabricate parts if need be using a mill, lathe and/or welder.

 Skills and Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience: Must be at least eighteen years of age.

Computer Skills: Average; ability to navigate computer systems for various tasks.

Communication: Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate clearly and concisely using the English Language.

 

      Physical Demands                                                             Lift/Carry                                                 Push/Pull

Stand

F

10 lbs or less

O

12 lbs or less

O

Walk

F

11-15 lbs

O

13-25 lbs

O

Sit

O

16-20 lbs

O

26-40 lbs

O

Handling/Fingering

F

21-35 lbs

O

41-100 lbs

I

Reach Outward

O

36-50 lbs

O

 

 

Reach Above Shoulder

O

51-75 lbs

I

 

 

Climb

O

76-100 lbs

I

 

 

Crawl

I

Over 100 lbs

N

 

 

Squat/kneel

O

 

 

 

 

Bend

O

 

 

 

 

 

N (Not Applicable)     Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

I (Infrequently)            Activity is not a daily occurrence.

O (Occasionally)          Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)              Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)             Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

 

Other Physical Requirements: Ability to wear Personal Protective equipment (PPE) (Protective eyewear, hearing protection, hardhat, steel-toe boots, welding mask, protective glove-leather or otherwise)

Projected work classification level is heavy.

This job requires a maximum infrequent lift of 100 lbs.

This job requires a maximum occasional lift of 50 lbs.

 

 

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