Tractor Trailer Technician 1St Shift - Allentown, PA

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Tractor or Trailer Technician at WEL, you would provide technical service to WEL Companies trucks, trailers and other equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform preventive maintenance on Class 8 tractors, trailers and reefers.

• Follow checklists to ensure all critical parts are examined.

• Tag all warranty parts and return to warranty clerk.

• Attend training classes and keep tabs on factory technical bulletins.

• Properly complete the service and/or repairs assigned by supervisor.

• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures. Participate in, and utilize to the best of one's abilities, management-assigned technical training.

• Maintain your designated workspace in an organized and clean manner.

• Ensure Guest and WEL vehicles are returned as clean as they were prior to being serviced.

• Show the utmost courtesy to all guests, visitors, and coworkers.

• Make every effort to achieve the production objectives set by management.

• Adhere to manufacturer's policies and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time and repair order documentation when performing warranty repairs and torque specifications.

• Any other technician-related duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor and or management.

• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; required

• Associate degree (Diesel Mechanic or relatable field); preferred

Experience:

• At least 1 year of fleet or dealership experience.

Certifications:

• ASE Certification; preferred
• 608 Type 2 Certification; preferred
• CDL Certification; a plus

Essential Skills:

• Teammate with a strong sense of dedication to customers and peers.

• Self-motivated and professional.

• Possessing own tools; preferred

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance after 60 days

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness options

• 401(k) & Roth IRA

• Immediate Accrued Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Holiday Pay

• Sick Pay

• Onsite WELcare Clinic

• Onsite Chiropractic Clinic

• Onsite Fitness Center and WELness Coach

The family feel is real!

We've built an entire trucking family based on our core values put people first, explore possibilities, lead the way, and in it together. It's a culture that starts with family ownership and reaches across WEL Companies, from new truck drivers to warehouse workers to shop tractor and trailer technicians to office staff. We then elevate that positive base that enhance lifestyles and drive loyalty from top to bottom.

Culture YOU belong here

Communication. Relationships. Accessibility. When your part of the WEL Companies team, you're treated like family. Many trucking companies do a decent job with logistics, technology, and compensation. We can do all that, and more because the value of a positive, supportive open-door culture is priceless.

About WEL Companies, Inc.

In 1975 Wally Tielens and his son, Bruce had a simple vision for a family business that quickly grew into an industry leading refrigerated trucking business. What began as a two-truck business soon blossomed into more than 400 trucks and 700 trailers that provide award winning nationwide service to some of the largest companies in the food, beverage, and dairy industries.

• Certified for ELDT training with the FMCSA in Wisconsin and Florida

• SmartWay Transport Partner & Recognized by The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Ranked in the top 15 of Fueloyal.com Top 25 Refrigerated Companies

• Home to 62 members of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Presidents Safe Drivers Club

• Top 250 Fleets in America Commercial Carrier Journal

• 2022 Premier Carrier FourKites

• Tyson Foods 2022 Premier Carrier of the Year

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.