Truck Service Technician jobs in Minnesota

Experienced Welder-Technician

Location: New Brighton

Universal Truck Service LLC is a company built on the belief that great service

and quality are not a thing of the past. The founders started Universal Truck

Service in 2000, with the purchase of a small shop in New Brighton.

Over the years our success and growth has led us to Roseville and a 68,000

square foot facility with a complete 18 bay truck shop and state-of-the-art body

shop as well as our new Tanker and Trailer repair facility just 10 minutes north in

New Brighton.

We are a Certified Cummins Dealer and Service Shop as well Hyundai

Construction Equipment, Autocar truck and Vanguard trailer dealership.

All of our technicians are offered the latest training and certification opportunities

to stay ahead of the direction and industry trends in our ever changing markets.

• 401K Match Medical-Dental-Disability insurance
• Paid PTO Starts Day 1
• Work-Life balance
• Growing company with unlimited potential
• Updated shop-lots of technology
• Solid company culture- Annual Birthday recognition, team BBQ, Incredible

holiday events and more

• 300.00 Tool and boot bonus program every 90 days
• 1500.00 performance bonuses every 90 days ( 80% of team members meet

max bonus pay)

• Paid holidays

Job Summary:

This job posting is for a Trailer Mechanic & Welder with skills and abilities ranging from

intermediate advanced and a pay scale commensurate to such. $25.00 - $33.00 per hour.

• Responsible for repairs and required preventive maintenance of tanker, asphalt and specialty trailers

equipment (trailers and dollies)

• Inspect, trouble shoot, diagnose, and perform maintenance on equipment
• Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepares safety documents
• Pump & safety equip. repairs
• Barrel sections and welding

required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), company

and any other Federal, State or Local regulations

• Interpret work orders and technical manuals
• Repair, adjust and replace minor interior and exterior equipment components
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that the work

meets manufacturer's specifications and legislated regulations

• If qualified, maintain, replace, and adjust frame and suspension components,

vehicle coupling components and air and brake systems

• If qualified, install, maintain and diagnose liftgate components
• Regular attendance is required.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not

contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all

times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the

employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are

expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination

of education, which would provide an equivalent background

• Must have a minimum of three-years experience to meet FHWA (Federal Highway

Administration) requirements and/or completion of trade school; or equivalent

combination of education and experience

• Must be able to use hand tools and test equipment
• Must know general repairs and PM criteria
• Must possess the ability to keep up with changing technology and updates
• Possess mechanical ability and knowledge of electronics and precision

equipment

• Must possess the strength and stamina required to work with heavy equipment

and work in awkward positions

• Physical activities include: walking, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc.
• Possess excellent verbal, written communication skills
• Ability to maintain, replace, and adjust frame and suspension components and

air and brake system components preferred

• Ability to install, maintain and diagnose liftgate components preferred
• Should be self-starting and organized
• Must possess a strong work ethic and good problem solving skills
• Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential

Weld

• Mig (Wire Feed)
• Tig with Thumb Control
• Weld Alum & Stainless Steel from 1/8th inch up to 3/8 to 1/2".
• Must be able to work in confined space envirnoments

Valves/ Vent Systems

• Pneumatic and Hydraulic Vent Systems
• Internal Valves ( Top hat, Quick clean, Disc, Air and Mechanical)
• Manifold Systems
• API heads and QRB valves

Suspension

• Air ride and Spring ride

Electrical Wiring

Wheel Ends

functions of the job

• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of

Conduct

• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume

environment with multiple priorities

• Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written
• information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals

and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level

to include the ability to meet deadlines

• Must pass a welding test
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently

required to lift and/or move a minimum of 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this

job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the

ability to adjust focus.