Service Technician- Treasure Valley Trailers

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Job Title: Service Technician - Treasure Valley Trailers - Nampa, ID.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Reports to: Store or Service Manager

Thank you for your interest in a position with Treasure Valley Trailers! We sell trailers and trailer parts and accessories. We also provide repairs and maintenance for trailers. We are located in Nampa, ID.

We are a small team of people who work together to get things done! While we do have specialized roles, everyone does a bit of everything. Good communication and a high level of motivation are essential for this team. We have big goals, and we plan to achieve them.

If this is how people describe you, please fill out the Employment Application for one of our openings. We would be happy to learn more about you.

Here’s a look at some of the great benefits we provide:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance – Choose from a copay plan or 2 high deductible plans. Treasure Valley Trailers helps with cost.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential help when you need it.
• 401(k) Plan with match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing day one.
• Life, Short term and long term insurances paid for by Treasure Valley Trailers.
• Paid holidays for time to relax and recharge.
• Paid bereavement time so you can grieve, be with loved ones, and take care of things when someone close to you passes away.

Job Summary: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on trailer, diagnosing and fixing issues related to brakes, tires, steering, suspension, and other trailer systems.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and diagnose needed repairs based customer concerns. Provide estimates for repairs to customers. With approval, complete repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and preventative maintenance on brakes, tires, steering, suspension, and other mechanical and electrical systems.
• Install accessories and make upgrades or modifications on new and used trailers.
• Ensure trailers meet safety standards and manufacturer specifications. Pointing out concerns to customers, recommending needed repairs.
• Address customer concerns, provide service updates, and work with customer to resolve concerns.
• Accurately complete work orders, test trailers – pulling behind a vehicle when necessary – for accuracy of the completed repair document repairs and maintain records of service performed.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements while performing work.
• Unload freight trucks for trailer and parts deliveries.
• Assemble, test, and wash trailers as they arrive.
• Assist other service technicians as needed.
• Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed. (This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.)

Working Conditions

• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and overtime, as needed.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions on retail trailer lots.
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, twist, and lift while completing repairs and connecting trailers to vehicles.
• Must wear personal protective equipment where require.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent demonstrated skills and experience required.
• Equipment repair experience. Experience in trailer maintenance and repair .
• Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems, proficiency with basic welding, cutting torches and electric hand tools is required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record in order to drive company owned vehicles for testing of trailer for thoroughness and completeness of the trailer repair.
• Ability to work independently and in small teams, good communication skills (both written and verbal), and attention to detail are essential.
• Highly motivated.

Treasure Valley Trailers participates in E-Verify® and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify® cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify® once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify®, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify® responsibilities please contact DHS at 888-897-7781.