Tractor Technician

Join a hands-on shop team as a Tractor Technician and help keep Class 8 tractors safe, compliant, and on the road. In this role, you perform a wide range of in-house maintenance and repair tasks from preventative maintenance to complex troubleshooting so that equipment operates reliably and meets all safety and regulatory standards. If you are comfortable turning a wrench, chasing down fault codes, and completing solid PMs, this position offers the opportunity to use your skills in a fast‑paced, team‑focused environment.

• Perform preventative maintenance services and repairs on Class 8 tractors to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues involving engines, brakes, electrical systems, suspension components, and other tractor systems.

• Use diagnostic tools and fault codes to identify issues and determine appropriate repair strategies.

• Ensure all tractors meet applicable DOT regulations and internal company safety standards before returning to service.

• Accurately document repair notes, parts used, and services performed in the maintenance system.

• Communicate effectively with the shop lead and other team members to keep workflow moving and minimize equipment downtime.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work bay, including proper storage and care of tools and equipment.

• Follow established safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment while working with tools, machinery, and moving equipment.

• Collaborate with other technicians, parts personnel, and shop leadership to coordinate repairs and prioritize work.

• Work independently when needed, managing assigned tasks and meeting quality and time expectations.

• Support trailer repair and service operations in the yard and shop environment as operational needs require.

• 612 months of hands‑on maintenance experience preferred, ideally working with diesel engines, tractor or trailer equipment, or similar heavy‑duty vehicles.

• Ability to perform basic to intermediate mechanical repairs on engines, brakes, electrical systems, suspension, and related components.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, including reading and responding to fault codes.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ownership of a personal set of tools suitable for tractor and trailer maintenance work (tool purchase program available).

• Basic computer skills for logging work orders, repair notes, and communicating within the maintenance system.

• Valid drivers license with a clean motor vehicle record (no SR‑22).

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work with hand and power tools for extended periods in a shop and yard environment.

• Strong attention to safety, including consistent use of personal protective equipment and adherence to shop safety procedures.

• CDL‑A license is a plus but not required.

• Experience with diesel engine repair and fabrication work is beneficial.

• Background in electrical diagnostics and repair on heavy‑duty vehicles is advantageous.

• Familiarity with DOT compliance standards for tractors and trailers.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative shop team.

• Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and efficient work area.

• Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities and equipment demands.

You join a values‑driven shop that emphasizes tradition, a strong spirit of service, and relentless commitment to doing the job right. The team‑focused environment provides supportive leadership, practical programs like a Tool Purchase Program, and a 401(k) with employer match to help you build long‑term financial security. A primarily Monday‑Friday schedule,…