Trailer Technician

Description

Job Summary

Tidy Services is looking for a Trailer Technician to be part of our team of people committed to providing quality service to our customers. This is safety-sensitive position, which is appreciated and essential. The job includes diagnosing, servicing, maintaining, cleaning, delivering, and retrieving assigned trailers within our service area. Trailer responsibilities include portable restroom trailers, toilet and equipment hauling trailers, and cargo trailers. At times, the trailer technician will be required to help with other portable toilet assignments such as delivery, pick-up, or cleaning of portable toilets.

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Trailer Technician include, but are not limited to:

• In our busy season (April through October) route drivers are required to work overtime as necessary to complete routes on designated days.
• Be available and on-call at any time to deliver, repair, or take care of a restroom trailer related issue.
• Discuss any questions or problems on routes with supervisor or dispatcher daily.
• All assigned work will be done on the designated day and in the order assigned. All changes must be discussed with the supervisor before a change is made.
• This position requires that the employee be quality and customer service oriented.
• The trailer technician must have a cell phone to communicate problems on routes immediately to the dispatcher or a route supervisor before going on to the next stop. They must also use our app to complete each stop. All problems must be noted on the app in their daily route log.
• The trailer technician must check their company vehicle before the start of each day to make sure the truck is serviced properly and that it has all of the necessary equipment to complete the route. In addition, before leaving the company lot, the driver must check the truck in accordance with Department of Transportation and company safety regulations.
• The driver is responsible for fueling the truck and to prepare the truck at the end of the route so that it is ready for the next day’s work.
• The driver must fill out a daily truck inspection report daily.
• Drivers are responsible for wearing the uniforms or clothing the company provides and to maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Responsible for any additional duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed outside in varying and extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time where employees are exposed to excessively loud noises from construction equipment, human debris, drug paraphernalia, and heavy equipment. Physical effort is required to perform heavy manual labor in uncomfortable conditions, climb ladders, bend, reach, and stand for long periods of time. Occasional exposure to slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Subject to 24-hour call back for emergency conditions. Appropriate training and safety equipment will be provided for all conditions.

Normal business hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Weekend work is scheduled as needed.

About Tidy Services

Since 1994, Tidy Services has been a local family-owned business providing portable sanitation services to Southwest Virginia. Our growth over the years has expanded to include a wide variety of services including portable restrooms, restroom trailers, roll-off dumpsters, septic tank cleaning, and grease trap cleaning.

Tidy Services is still that local family-owned business focused on customer satisfaction. We are a team of professionals who take pride in providing our clients with sanitary solutions that protect our environment and enhance our standard of living.

Benefits:

Paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance & 401k with matching, weekly reimbursement for cell phone usage.

Tidy Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Have an insurable driving record: have a minimum of three (3) years of driving experience with no major moving violations (reckless driving, DUI, etc.), no other moving violations within the past 12 months, and no more than two (2) in the past three (3) years.
• General contracting knowledge in carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing desired.
• Ability to read and comprehend GPS systems and Google maps or the equivalent.
• Required to have and ability to use a smartphone
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Prefer to have at least 3 years of experience repairing RV’s or restroom trailers