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Trailer Maintenance Technician

Salary

$45k - $52k

Min Experience

1 years

Location

Edwardsville or Carlinville

JobType

full-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

Department: Transportation Manager

Reports To: Chuck Kunz

Location: Carlinville, IL

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Range + other compensation components: $22.00-25.00

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Thrift, Life Insurance

Shift (if applicable): [days/times + any OT requirements]

Position Overview

The trailer maintenance mechanic will be responsible but not limited to all trailer preventative maintenance, federal inspections, and small trailer repairs.

Key Responsibilities

The Trailer Maintenance Tech shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Servicing and repairing trailer components
Full line of service work on the above-mentioned equipment. In addition, will be required to trouble shoot problems as reported
Performing preventative maintenance daily
Complete state approved inspections of the trailers
Understand and install trailer and truck tracking systems

Required Qualifications

Welding and soldering skills
At least one year of trailer repair experience
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing to be trained on various mechanical skills and subject matter
Willing to be trained on refrigeration and small diesel engine repair

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work well with numbers
Possess the ability to work without direct supervision
Willing to attain a class A CDL and pass a DOT drug screen and physical

Required Soft Skills:

Coachable and willing to learn.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Reliable attendance and consistent work hours

Competency

Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks.

Working Conditions

Must be able work in both very hot and very cold temperatures, and various weather conditions.
Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, squat, and work on items both above the head and at ground level during repair and maintenance operations.
Must keep work area safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.

We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!

Our Mission:

To produce dairy products of the highest quality
To conduct our business with professional integrity
To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers
To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner
To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families
To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities

EEO Statement

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the company

Produces and distributes a diverse range of fresh dairy products.

Skills

Chuck

time management