Trailer Technician III

About Fleet Pride

Fleet Pride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business!

• Weekly Pay with Monthly Bonuses based on Productivity
• Full Benefits & Retirement Enrollment Available on DAY ONE
• 2 Weeks of Vacation
• at Least 24 Hours of Paid Sick Time, starting at 90 days
• 6 Paid Holidays-Get Paid to Stay Home
• Get Double-Time if You Work
• Matco Tool Program-Free and Discounted Tooling Available
• Live Paid Training-Including OEM Engine Classes
• Annual Boot Program and Free Uniforms
• Safety Glasses, Gloves, and other PPE Provided
• Specialty Tooling and Diagnostic Software Provided

Fleet Pride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Headquartered in Irving, TX, Fleet Pride is the nation’s largest distributor of heavy duty parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket.

Fleet Pride’s sophisticated network of over 450 locations, more than 110 service centers, and six distribution centers ensures customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them.

We also offer heavy duty expertise with some of the best and brightest people in the industry.

Fleet Pride offers career opportunities for self-motivated professionals and now boasts more than 5,500 experts who are empowered and driven to create tailored solutions and solve problems for each customer’s unique needs.

The Trailer Technician III is expected to have mastered all aspects of Preventative Maintenance on all trailer systems with the ability to train and develop other Technicians. Will perform all major and advanced adjustments, repairs, and component replacements. Perform advanced diagnostic operations in order to successfully diagnose trailer system failures and suggest accurate system repairs.

• Examine trailers to determine extent of damage or malfunction(s).
• Diagnoses, repairs, builds and rebuilds all parts of trailer equipment.
• Provide customers with preventative maintenance solution, whenever appropriate.
• Maintain 80% productivity
• Prevent comebacks
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance of trailers and equipment.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as lubrications and component replacements.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes (air, hydraulic, electric and brake accessories).
• Fix or replace components such as axles, suspension parts, lights, and wiring.
• Perform repairs on the trailer's body, doors, roof, and other structural parts.
• Test components using proper equipment to ensure proper operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair suspension systems including leaf and coil spring systems, and Hendrickson walking beam type suspension systems.
• Perform basic aluminum and steel wire welding.
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

High school diploma or GED. Vocational/Welding certificate/degree is a plus, but not required.

• 7 + years of experience with repairing class 7 & 8 trailers
• Strong ability to troubleshoot complex issues and find efficient solutions
• Training experience
• Welding Air Brake Certified

• Must provide hand tools, air tools, and toolbox.
• Maintain perfect safety record
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Work Environment:
Exposure to Inside/Outside Conditions, Extreme Temperatures (average of 100 Degrees

F), Humid Conditions, Chemical Hazards, Vibration, Equipment Noise, Work in enclosed and confined spaces.