Trailer Repair Technician
Zolman's Best One Tire & Service – Seeking a Trailer Repair Technician
Locally owned and operated, Zolman Tire, Inc. has serviced the automotive, light truck and commercial repair, tire, and wheel needs of customers throughout the Mishawaka, IN area since 1978. Over the years we have expanded into nine retail locations in Mishawaka, IN, Granger, IN, South Bend, IN, Niles, MI, Portage, MI, and Kalamazoo, MI and five commercial fleet locations in Mishawaka, IN, South Bend, IN, Galesburg, MI, Benton Harbor, MI, and Jackson, MI.
We are seeking qualified commercial trailer repair technicians for our Mishawaka location who values safety and teamwork. Techs will be responsible for inspecting structural integrity and bodies of truck classes 3-8, as well as performing basic welding and metal cutting/fabrication (in shop or at customer location). Hours requirements are 8a-5p M-F, with willingness to work overtime as needed. If you are enthusiastic about the commercial tire and repair industry, reliable, and have a positive attitude please apply!
We offer a full benefit package including; weekly pay, employee discounts, medical, dental, vision, 401K/Match, group life insurance, company paid short term disability and life insurance, paid holidays off, paid time off, free and confidential employee assistance program, paid training, employee uniforms, TIA training opportunities, company picnics/events, branded attire, opportunity for growth, and more!
Essential Functions:
• Identify and make repairs to customer fleet vehicles including brake jobs, welding, cutting with a torch, and repairing and replacing parts on the chassis using standard repair tools
• Assist with diagnosing and repairing trailer roll-up and swing doors
• Assist with diagnosing and completion of complex mechanical and electric problems utilizing diagnostic technology/software when applicable with minimal supervision
• For vehicles: Inspect vehicles using inspection forms and report potential repairs to supervisor, perform basic maintenance and repair as directed
• Safely operate and maintain all shop machinery, including but not limited to: safety cage, spreader, balancer, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench and/or torque sticks
• Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
• Frequently lift/carry/move over 80 lbs.
• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Zolman Tire, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category
Industry specific and Covid-19 PPE are available to all floor and production staff. We promote a safe work environment and follow all protocols to insure a positive, productive and healthy work experience.