Tractor Technician

Posted:
7/6/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Connecticut, United States ⋅ Plainfield, Connecticut, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!

Principle Duties:

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair fleet of dry van and flatbed semi-truck and trailer bodies, systems, and components
  • Perform preventative maintenance including preventative, warrantable, and accident-related repairs
  • Inspect suspension, wheel-end, braking, and structural components to meet company and DOT specifications
  • Test equipment for performance issues and ensure DOT compliance
  • Demonstrate self-motivation, punctuality, and a willingness to learn
  • Dedicate to providing the safest and most efficient trucks/trailers to drivers and customers
  • Utilize OEM Diagnostic platforms for troubleshooting/repair and engage in continuous learning through training opportunities
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of two years of verifiable experience in the trailer repair industry
  • Must possess required tooling applicable to listed repairs in the job description (main air tools provided)
  • Achieve 85% or above productivity and 95% or above efficiency

Benefits:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Fidelity 401(k) plan
  • Competitive pay
  • Fun work environment
  • Opportunities for growth within the company

If you're passionate about maintenance and interested in joining our dynamic team, please reach out to us. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the exciting opportunities available at Western Express, Inc.

Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.