Trailer Technician (Professional Trailer Whisperer / Occasional Firefighter)

Job Description Location: Fargo, NDMake sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.Hours: Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM (theoretically)Pay: $20–$34/hr DOE + $2,000 sign-on bonus (because we know tools aren't cheap and therapy isn't covered)Fargo Trailer Center (a proud subsidiary of Wallwork Inc.) is on the hunt for a Trailer Technician who enjoys fixing things that other people have aggressively broken.We pride ourselves on being dependable, hardworking, and occasionally wondering who routed those wires like that and why.If you enjoy:Mechanical puzzles created by strangersThe smell of grease and welding sparksSolving problems that start with "this shouldn't have been possible"...then congratulations. You may have found your people.What You'll Actually DoYou will heroically battle trailers that have:Seen thingsBeen through thingsAnd probably shouldn't still be on the roadDaily adventures include:Diagnosing trailer issues ranging from minor inconveniences to how-is-this-even-movingRepairing air brakes, electrical systems, suspension components, and whatever else is hanging on by hopeWelding and fabrication when things are beyond the point of polite repairHunting down loose wires, questionable repairs, and mechanical crimes committed by previous techniciansCommunicating with the parts department when you discover that the part you need no longer exists on EarthDocumenting repairs so future technicians know what heroic acts occurred hereYou'll work independently sometimes, and with a team when multiple people are required to stare at something and say:"Well... that's not supposed to look like that."Minimum QualificationsTo survive this position you will need:High school diploma or GED (or the mechanical wisdom equivalent)Valid driver's license with a driving record that doesn't make insurance companies faintMechanical aptitude and a general respect for physicsAbility to pass a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle reportYour own tools and toolbox (because every great mechanic knows their tools better than their family)Bonus Skills That Make Us ImpressedIf you have these, we'll assume you've seen some things:Mechanical trade school OR 2+ years of trailer technician experienceWelding and fabrication skillsFamiliarity with:Air brakesTrailer inspectionsElectrical systemsSuspension componentsWheel ends & hubsHydraulic systemsBodyworkFrame repairAnd identifying whatever the previous owner tried to "fix themselves"Your Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesPrepare yourself for noble tasks such as:Diagnosing problems and recommending repairsPerforming repairs efficiently and accurately (because gravity and highways are unforgiving)Inspecting trailers for loose wires, damaged components, and mysterious engineering decisionsConsulting with the Shop Foreman when a repair becomes a full-blown mechanical sagaRemoving parts to access the problem area, discovering three additional problemsDocumenting everything you fixed and everything that tried to fight backKeeping the shop clean enough that OSHA doesn't show up with questionsProtecting customers' trailers from additional chaosSupervisionYou will supervise exactly zero people.However, you may occasionally supervise a confused trailer that refuses to cooperate.Benefits (The Real Ones)We actually offer real benefits, not just pizza:Health, Dental & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountEmployer-Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability401(k) & Profit SharingVoluntary BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsSpecial EventsFinal NotesWallwork Inc. and its subsidiaries are a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employer.Mostly we just want someone who:Can fix trailersHas common senseAnd doesn't panic when a repair turns into an archaeological dig of bad decisions. xmcpwfuIf you can diagnose problems, weld metal, and keep trailers from falling apart on the highway...We should probably talk.