Trailer Technician

Our client, a locally owned trailer service department in the Cedar Rapids area, is seeking talented and motivated Trailer Technicians to join their team. If you are a self-driven and high performer with experience repairing trailers, boats, or RVs, we encourage you to apply. Your skills in autobody,  electrical systems, and welding will be highly valued.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (No Weekends!)

Why Join Us:

• Work in a skilled and supportive team environment that will help you grow.
• Perform a variety of service and repair tasks to repair and maintain equipment.
• Enjoy a balanced work schedule with no weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Service and repair a variety of trailers, including but not limited to utility trailers, car and cargo trailers, race haulers, and horse trailers.
• Handle tasks including tires, brakes, lighting, electrical systems, and small part hydraulics.
• Perform welding and fabrication work.
• Apply your excellent electrical and autobody skills to repair and maintain equipment.
• Diagnose, problem-solve, and repair various trailer and towing equipment issues.
• Replace and repair trailer components such as doors, floors, rails, roofs, posts, and side panels.
• Conduct brake service, wheel seals, axle replacement, suspension work, hitch installation, electrical wiring, and painting.
• Collaborate with the management and technician team to monitor progress and coordinate material and supply management.
• Maintain a neat and organized shop and parts showroom.

Ideal Candidate:

• 3+ years of experience in auto, equipment/trailer repair.  Will consider less experience with the willingness to prove themselves at work.
• Experience with tires, brakes, lighting, electrical systems, small hydraulics, welding, and fabrication.
• Knowledge of both English and Spanish is a plus.
• Dependable, punctual, focused, and acts with integrity.
• Self-driven, high performer, and motivated by job quality.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs with assistance.
• Capability to climb, bend, and crawl.
• Active and valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• Employer pays for half of health insurance premium
• Paid vacation

KSI’s Talent Acquisition Team partners with companies to assist with their hiring needs. All positions are direct-to-hire opportunities with the employer.