Bison Transport USA is currently looking for a Trailer Technician for its shop in Amherst, WI. Hours for the position are M-F 3pm - 1130pm with a Saturday morning rotation every 3 weeks.

The Trailer Technician is responsible for the company’s performance in terms of efficient, effective, and timely repairs and maintenance on the Bison Transport truck fleet. The TT is expected to be a team player in the maintenance department. They must be able to diagnose recurring problems and effectively communicate these to other members of the maintenance team. Good communication skills and a professional attitude are basic requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1) Trailer Maintenance:

• Involves working safely and performing preventative maintenance on all trailers in the Bison Transport fleet. On daily basis this involves, diagnosing problems that are found during these inspections and proscribing the correct remedial action.

2) Trailer Repairs:

• Involves performing repairs that are diagnosed during the pre/post trip inspection and preventative maintenance. Daily, the Trailer Technician is responsible for performing high quality repairs in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.

3) Miscellaneous:

• This will involve shop clean,

• Attending team meetings and performing other miscellaneous repairs on Bison Transport equipment.

• Reads job order and observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.

• Performs PMs, performs diagnostics and repairs on all operating systems both mechanical and electrical, and performs alignments.

Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Driver License.

• Certified to complete DOT inspections.