Maintenance Technician at North Central Utility

SIGN-ON BONUS- EARN $2,500!

North Central Utility is offering a sign-on bonus for the Trailer Technician/Mechanic position at our Waukesha, WI location. The bonus totals $2,500 and will be paid out in installments over the first 18 months of employment, beginning with the first paycheck.

North Central Utility (NCU) is looking for a self-motivated and results-driven Trailer Technician/Mechanic to represent NCU in the semi-trailer service industry.  

North Central Utility is one of the largest semi-trailer dealerships in the nation and the largest in the North Central region with 10 locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. We offer reefer, dry van and flatbed trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing at all locations and vocational trailers from MAC Trailers in Wisconsin - we sell new and used semi-trailers. With Moore Space, we offer temporary storage container solutions as well. Our parts department has an extensive inventory in Heavy-Duty Truck/Tractor and Trailer parts. Our broad product line and geographic coverage ensures we are a One Stop Shop for truck and semi-trailer parts. Our service department offers everything from routine maintenance, certified DOT inspections to precision laser alignment, as well as complete wreck repair for trailers of all makes and models. No job is too big or too small for our skilled service technicians.

This position is a safety-sensitive position, requiring pre-employment and post-accident drug testing.

What we bring to the table: 

Competitive salary + bonus potential 

Regular schedules - no nights or weekends 

Medical, dental & vision benefits 

401k & profit sharing 

Training, support, and ongoing career development with opportunities for growth 

Great people to work with

What you bring to the table: 

Ability to work independently and with a team 

High degree of integrity and a strong work ethic 

Quality workmanship 

Strong mechanical skills 

Problem solving skills 

Customer service skills 

Strong attention to detail 

Highly organized 

Excellent time management skills 

Positive attitude 

Flexibility and ability to adapt to change 

High energy 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Perform a variety of trailer repairs 

Perform preventative maintenance on trailers 

Perform DOT inspections on trailers 

Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair trailer bodies, systems, and components 

Inspect, service, and replace trailer parts 

Test all systems and equipment for performance issues 

Compile inspection reports, document repairs and report findings to manager 

Use and promote industry best practices 

Maintain and promote a safe work environment 

Use and promote PPE and the use of safety equipment 

Assist Service Manager and/or Shop Foreman as needed 

Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred 

Basic set of tools 

Previous experience preferred 

Computer skills 

High mechanical aptitude 

Strong interpersonal skills 

Welding or fabrication experience preferred 

Forklift experience preferred 

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including, but not limited to, the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, reach overhead, stoop, and squat repetitively for long periods of time

Driving Requirements: 

Driving is a duty of this job 

Driver's License (Required)

Benefits: 

401(k) 

401(k) matching & profit sharing 

FSA 

Health insurance 

Dental insurance 

Vision insurance 

Paid time off 

Paid holidays 

Training and professional development opportunities 

Job Type: Full-time  

Schedule: 

Day shift 

Monday - Friday 

No weekends

Education: High school Diploma or equivalent preferred 

Experience: 

Previous experience in related field preferred 

Forklift experience preferred 

Welding or fabrication experience preferred 

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Pay: Based on experience