Thermo King West
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Trailer Repair Technician, Journeyman or Expert
Thermo King West consists of nine family-owned dealerships involved in trailer repair, transport refrigeration, and other lines of business. In 2018, we were granted the prestigious Thermo King dealer of the year award in North America. We are a growing successful business that takes pride in caring for our customers and treating our employees well. Thermo King West is known to be a great place to work and our employees take pride in the service they provide our customers. The job description is listed below for various levels of experience.
Essential Job Duties for Trailer Technicians
Journeyman Trailer Technician (2+ years of experience)
- Perform PMs, BIT, and DOT Inspections
- Lighting and Electrical System: Diagnose Isolate and repair lighting systems such as shorts and open circuits
- Must be able to perform Air Brake Inspections and Repairs: Air brake overhauls, measure brake lining thickness, drums, and s-cams, adjust brakes, replace s-cams and bushings, slack adjusters, and replace relay values, air tanks. Brake Mechanics Certificate a plus
- Rail Gate Experience: adjust lift-gate platform and its controls, replace rail cables and/or cylinders, motors, pumps, and relays
- Diagnose mechanical problems; mobile operations, quote jobs accurately; train new technicians
- Able to replace suspension components and landing legs; perform axle alignments
- Perform MIG-weld steel, aluminum and stainless
Expert Trailer Technician (3+ years of experience, including above)
- Performs other functions or duties as directed by management in line with management objectives. Be safety-minded and follow all safety rules.
- Experience in Collision Repair, Dry and Refrigerated Van, Structure, Roll & Swing Doors, Interiors, Exteriors, Ceilings, and Roof repairs is a plus