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Mobile Trailer Technician

North Smithfield, RIOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$29–$36 /hrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Mobile Trailer Technician
  • on-site maintenance
  • trucks
  • containers
  • trailers
  • tire changes
  • electrical repairs
  • welding jobs
  • inspections
  • diagnoses

Nice to have

  • basic welding skills

Role summary

Schneider is seeking a Mobile Trailer Technician to perform on-site maintenance on trucks, containers, and trailers in North Smithfield, RI. Responsibilities include tire changes, electrical repairs, welding, inspections, diagnoses, and work estimations. The role requires a technical degree in diesel technology or 1 year of trailer technician experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a DOT medical card. Basic welding skills and experience with diagnostic software are preferred. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.

Job overview: 
  • Work outside a shop as a Mobile Trailer Technician in North Smithfield, RI. 
  • Complete on-site maintenance on trucks, containers and trailers.
  • Be supplied with a service truck that’s stocked with the specialty tools and parts needed to get the job done efficiently and correctly.
Responsibilities: 
  • Perform on-site maintenance, including tire changes, electrical repairs, and welding jobs.
  • Complete inspections, diagnoses and work estimations.
  • Communicate status updates to Schneider drivers and internal customers.


Skills and qualifications:

  • Technical degree in diesel technology or related field, or a minimum of 1 year of trailer technician experience.
  • Travel required to on-site customers.
  • Valid driver's license and can meet Schneider DMV record standards.
  • Valid DOT medical card or able to attain it within 30 days.
  • Basic welding skills preferred.
  • Computer systems and diagnostic software experience.
  • Able to work independently with little supervision.
  • Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Pay and benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
  • Company-provided uniforms and safety eyewear.
  • Discounts on boots.
  • Company-paid training.
  • Starting wages are $28.80 - $36.00 per hour, based on experience.
    • Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working weekend hours, receive a $0.65 per hour differential for hours worked. (Weekend hours worked between 9pm Friday – 5am Monday).
  • See full list of diesel technician benefits.

Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.

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