Job Position: Shop Technician

Location: Jerome, Idaho

Employment Type: Full-time

Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401k

Business: Transportation Company

Shop Technician Job Description

As a Shop Technician, you will perform inspections to determine what repairs are needed on equipment before it goes back on the road. Inspections and repairs will mainly be performed on trailers and on trucks when needed.

Shop Technician Responsibilities

• Wheel ends (Brakes, wheel seals, slack adjusters, etc.)

• Trade inspections

• Reefer maintenance

• Services

• Body Work

• Air Leaks

• Must be able to prepare new equipment by installing cameras ,bumpers, ELDs and Halo TIS systems. Additional installs may also be required.

• Must be able to prepare used trucks by doing get ready inspections, servicing and repairs as needed

• Must be able to prepare trade trucks by uninstalling the equipment that was installed onto the truck when new

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on trucks scheduled to come in

• Several other types of small repairs

• Complete paperwork for each service and submit it to the office

• Work must be completed with quality, efficiency, and in a clean manner

• When work is caught up there may be other work such as trailer repairs, decal removal or help with tires.

• Must be able to adapt to changing tasks

• During on-call hours, handle repairs over the road

• Must have a positive attitude and maintain good relationships with all co-workers and drivers

• You will need a small assortment of tools, battery impact, bit set, wenches and sockets.

Shop Technician Qualifications

• Experience in performing the above-listed repairs and tasks is highly preferred, but not required

• Positive attitude
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential
• Ability to work in a team environment in high-pressure situations
• Ability to multi-task
• Problem-solving skills

• Computer experience

What We Offer

• Opportunity for Professional & Personal Growth

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Flexible Spending Account

• Aflac

• PTO

Who We Are

At Giltner Transportation, we move freight safely while treating every load as an opportunity to demonstrate our high quality, dependable service. Our company prides itself on consistently providing service that exceeds 98% on-time throughout the country. Giltner operates 200+ state-of-the-art tractors and trailers of which we can track location and temperature of every load via satellite. Our people, technologies, and business practices are among the best in the trucking industry and we strive to give our customers a simple and reliable shipping solution.

Giltner Transportation - The Better Move.

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  Pre-employment reference checks, background check, and drug screen are required for all positions within Giltner.