1st Shift Trailer Technician

Overview

Passion.

Drive.

Commitment
Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) is a family-owned company that has earned its place as a respected industry leader, with sustained growth across the nation. ATS is committed to helping people succeed by delivering worldwide Transportation Solutions. It's an exciting time to make an impact. Pairing your passion and drive with our commitment to your success, sky's the limit! Find your place in the ATS family today.

#WeAreATS

STABILITY! GREAT PAY! TRAINING!

Passion.

Drive.

Commitment
Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) is a family-owned company that has earned its place as a respected industry leader, with sustained growth across the nation. ATS is committed to helping people succeed by delivering worldwide Transportation Solutions. It's an exciting time to make an impact. Pairing your passion and drive with our commitment to your success, sky's the limit! Find your place in the ATS family today.

#WeAreATS

• $2,000 Sign-on bonus!
• Competitive hourly rate plus bonus
• Stability
• Annual safety boot, safety glasses, and tool allowance
• Tool insurance
• Uniforms are provided and laundered
• Industry leading technology and tools
• You will start to earn PTO upon hire
• 401k + company match
• Employee discount programs
• Multiple health insurance plan options to fit your needs
• Mounted tire program (No mounting tires!)

This is primarily an outside position doing triage and minor repairs on trailers within our yard. When not in the yard, inspections on incoming units will be performed. ATS technicians are trained to provide quality maintenance on our growing fleet of over-the-road trucks and trailers. You'll perform a variety of work including inspecting, diagnosing, replacing and repairing brake systems, ABS, electrical components, steering systems, multi-axle alignments, hydraulic systems, welding/fabrication of steel and aluminum, and related equipment.

You'll work independently while being part of a great team.

What does it take to be an ATS Technician?
The Trailer Technician Level 3 is responsible for the inspection, service, repair and preventative maintenance of the various types of ATS owned trailers by using ATS and industry standard methods and criteria to ensure the trailer is safe to be on the road. Functions include inspecting, diagnosing, replacing and repairing brake systems, ABS, electrical components, steering systems, multi-axle alignments, hydraulic systems, welding / fabrication of steel and aluminum and related equipment.

• A minimum 1 to 3 years of equivalent experience in related fields (e.g., automotive, medium/heavy equipment, trailer repair, etc.) and experience in cutting and welding is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of DOT regulations and Out of Service parameters for tractors, trailers and accessorial equipment.
• Good working knowledge of trailer maintenance and diagnostic software.
• A valid driver’s license;
  Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to operate all related shop equipment.
• Must be DOT certified and forklift certified, or able to demonstrate through on-the-job inspections and certified by the ATS trainer within 90 days of hire if work experience is applicable.
• Good communications skills (written, verbal, listening).
• An understanding of basic computer operations.
• Good decision-making, problem-solving, attention to detail and customer service skills (internal/external).
• Competent in using computers including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Good electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read installation manuals and understand manufacturer training.
• Working knowledge of proper procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.

• With consistent help from someone is mostly capable of diagnosing the problem.
• With consistent help from someone is mostly able to find the root cause of each problem.
• Without occasional help is capable of diagnosing some problems on some systems.
• Mostly able to look up and follow most manufacturing diagnostic steps.
• Able to use most personal and shop tools to aid with diagnostics.
• Able to use some diagnostic tools for most manufacturers.
• Without occasional help able to look into vehicle past records and reports to always successfully diagnose a problem.

A Level 3 technician can properly explain Complaint, Cause, and Correction so leadership, coworkers, warranty, and drivers can understand most aspects of the problem, cause of the problem, and what was done to fix the problem. Communication of where they are at in the process of the repair will be known. Communication will always be open and transparent to coworkers and leadership.

A level 3 technician will frequently need help from leadership, parts department, or the warranty department to successfully submit warranty claims. This is followed up with a successful repair, part documentation, and data…