Lot Technician - Scappoose, OR

Thank you for your interest in a position with Oregon Trailers! We sell trailers and trailer parts and accessories. We also provide repairs and maintenance for trailers. We have three locations: Coburg, Scappoose, and Terrebonne. We are a small team of people who work together to get things done! While we do have specialized roles, everyone does a bit of everything. Good communication and a high level of motivation are essential for this team. We have big goals, and we plan to achieve them. If this is how people describe you, please fill out the Employment Application for one of our openings. We would be happy to learn more about you.

Here’s a look at some of the great benefits we provide for our team:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available - Co-pay plan and two high-deductible plans. You can choose a plan that is right for you and is it partially funded by Oregon Trailers.
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential help when you need it.
  
• 401(k) Plan with a company match.
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing day one.
  
• Short term and long-term disability insurances paid for by Oregon Trailers.
  
• Life insurance paid for by Oregon Trailers.
  
• Paid holidays for time to relax and recharge.
  
• Paid bereavement time so you can grieve, be with loved ones, and take care of things when someone close to you passes away.
  

• Unload trailers and parts from freight trucks and deliveries. Arrange them for display or storage, as applicable.
  
• Assemble trailer components, adding tires, toolboxes, and jacks when needed.
  
• Test trailer systems to ensure proper operation, resolve systems that do not work escalating to Service Technician, when necessary, based on complexity of the malfunction. This includes test driving the trailers by pulling behind company truck.
  
• Wash trailers to ensure great appearance for customers.
  
• Maintain a tidy and organized appearance of the lot. This includes snow removal and landscaping.
  
• Support the customers� trailer purchase experience through assisting with hook up of trailer to hitch and testing systems. Teaching safe practices.
  
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements while performing work.
  
• Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed. (This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.)
  

• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and overtime, as needed.
  
• Ability to work in all weather conditions on retail trailer lots.
  
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, twist, and lift while completing repairs and connecting trailers to vehicles.
  
• Must wear personal protective equipment where require.
  

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent demonstrated skills and experience required.
  
• Attention to detail to keep trailer lot tidy and well organized.
  
• Mechanical aptitude to test systems and complete basic repairs.
  
• Must have valid driver�s license and good driving record in order to drive company owned vehicles for testing of trailer systems.
  
• Ability to work independently and in small teams, good communication skills (both written and verbal), and attention to detail are essential.
  
• Highly motivated.
  

Oregon Trailers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Oregon Trailers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Oregon Trailers participates in E-Verify® and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify® cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify® once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify®, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify® responsibilities please contact DHS at 888-897-7781.