Trailer Mechanic Apprentice
About this role
Utility Trailer of Texas, Inc. is honesty and integrity. Our Mission is customer satisfaction through highest products and services. We are long term relationships that bring value to our partners. We aspire to a safe workplace and environment of growth and development for our employee family for today and future generations.
Position: Trailer Mechanic Apprentice
Responsibilities:
• Ability to perform as a mechanics apprentice.
• All minor light repairs to trailers.
• Assist other mechanics.
• Perform welding and cutting.
• Understand and follow operating instructions for various tools and equipment.
• Read reports, technical manuals, and other documents.
• To read and understand all manufacturers’ policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records in accordance with Company policies.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures.
• Perform repairs in an efficient and timely manner to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to write concise work orders that mirror work performed daily.
• Follow good housekeeping standards.
• Perform all work in a safe manner.
• Operate a Forklift
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
Job Requirements:
• Have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to succeed in a team environment.
• To continually strive to become more proficient.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• The use and knowledge of shop tools, cutting torch, and welding.
• Must be dependable.
• Have hand tools needed to make major and minor Trailer repairs.
• Work shifts specified by Service Manager or Shop Foreman.
• Be available to work needed Shifts and scheduled days.
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
• May also engage in standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc.
• Due to the open environment of the shop, must be able to work in various weather and temperature
conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold.
• Must also be able to tolerate wearing personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to,
a hard hat, steel toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles.
• Must be physically capable of performing tasks
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
401(k) Plan with employer contributions
Paid holidays and vacation.
And more
Company at a glance
Since 1970, Utility Trailer of Texas, Inc. has been providing quality new and used trailers, parts, and service across Texas, Southern Louisiana, and Mexico. With eleven locations, including 2 in Houston, La Porte, Pharr, San Benito (Rio Grande Valley), San Antonio, Laredo, Eagle Pass, Amarillo, El Paso, and our newest in Dallas. We are positioned to serve you statewide.
We maintain the largest new and used equipment inventory in the south, including refrigerated vans, dry vans, flatbeds, drop decks, and used refrigeration units. As dealers for Utility Trailer Manufacturing, we proudly represent Clement, CTS Construction Trailer Specialist, Landoll, SmithCo, Timpte, Pitts and XL Specialized Trailers (financing and rentals are also available).
Every location offers a complete Parts Department, with La Porte and San Benito serving as full parts stores, making us your ONE STOP SHOP for all your truck, trailer, and tanker needs.
Our service departments feature 98 full-service bays across 8 of our 11 locations, with state-of-the-art sand blasting and paint booths at our Houston Blaffer and San Antonio facilities. We understand the importance of limiting your downtime and are committed to providing superior service to every customer.
Customer service continues to be our business at Utility Trailer of Texas, Inc.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
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