Trailer Technician 3

About Us

David A. Thompson founded TEC Equipment in 1976. During those early days in Portland, Oregon, TEC Equipment was known as Thompson Equipment Company and its business was buying and selling used trucks and trailers.

Today, David is joined by his three sons, David O., Chris, and William. This proud, family-owned business is now one of the largest full-service truck and trailer dealerships in the United States. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has over 28 locations, serving customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, and Nebraska.

We feature Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, trailers from Stoughton Trailers, BWS, and MAC Trailer, and Cottrell, Kentucky, and Sun Country auto transport trailers. We also sell all makes of used trucks.

Our full-service offerings additionally feature quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers, leasing and rental, financing, and insurance. TEC Equipment locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Allison Transmission, Eaton and Fuller warranties.

Overview

This position is primarily responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing, and repairing semi-trailers.  We offer Technician support across the TEC network and training support from our Corporate Service team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections and diagnostic tests to troubleshoot issues and repair vehicle to proper operating condition, including performing FHWA/BIT inspections
• Troubleshoot and perform complex wiring repairs and diagnose and repair any electronic issues
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance services. Identify worn and damaged parts all parts to include major components, repairing, adjusting, or replacing as needed
• Maintain safe and organized work area
• Ability to be on task to meet shop quality and efficiency standards and take ownership of assigned jobs to ensure quality repairs
• Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs
• Must use all safety equipment necessary for the job
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications
• Ability to remove and replace main structural components of a reefer or dry van semi-trailer, including but not limited to panel replacement, top rail, bottom rail, corner radius, nose rail, roof, rear doors.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of practical experience working on trailers
• Must have a minimum of 12 months of performing FHWA inspections
• High expertise in troubleshooting electrical and ABS issues
• Proficient computer skills to input vehicle maintenance records and utilize diagnostic software
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain predictable and reliable attendance
• Ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• Proficient Welding and fabrication experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of trailer suspension, including brakes, S-cams, and slack adjusters
• Personal hand tools preferred but not required

• Valid driver's license and able to meet insurance requirements.

• CDL license preferred but not required

• Frequent lifting and moving of up to 50lbs.

• Frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, seeing, grasping, reaching, typing, hearing.

• Work in a noisy environment with many moving parts and changing physical situation throughout the day.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $30.28 to $37.96.

Benefits

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment’s comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

Statements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.