Assistant Trailer Technician

Company Overview

Border International provides quality service from start to finish with our fully equipped mobile service trucks and our certified technicians. We have the latest in work truck diagnostics software, OEM parts, and commercial truck repair technologies for a professional job done right.

Repairs and maintains trailers to ensure efficient operation and compliance.

• Be recognized by team, peers, and management as a key supporter.
• Identifies and resolves problems/tasks in a timely manner.
• Follows instructions, responds to management directions.

• Inspects, adjusts, and repairs trailers with minor problems.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and within Department of Transportation compliance.
• Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical malfunctions on air brakes, switches, lighting circuits, control valves, relief valves, and other items.
• Adjusts mechanical items such as doors and slack adjusters.
• Performs slight maintenance such as replacing/repairing marker lights, seals, airbags and mud flaps.
• Performs trailer body repairs such as patching of roofs, panels, rail repairs, door sections, floor sections, cross‑member replacement, etc.
• Minor welding repairs.
• Repairs/replaces tires, wheel bearings and seals.
• Changes fluids and filters as necessary.
• Replace and adjusts brakes for proper function.
• Inspects and cleans parts; submits orders if part must be replaced.
• Confirms proper function of equipment and truck after maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to two years mechanic experience and/or training.
• Must meet inspector qualifications outlined by FMCSA section CFR 396.17.
• Licensed Mechanic Journeyman preferred.

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• Only full‑time employees are eligible.