This position is for day shift, Monday-Friday and pays up to $35/hr LOCATED IN CORPUS CHRISTI Our Team is Growing and we need another to help! Fleetpride is looking for a Trailer Tech with strong Welding/Fab background to join our Team Ability to work mechanically on Semi Trailers required. Text 308-392-8135 for a link to my interview calendar - make sure you note Corpus Christi as the location you are looking to apply. This is what we offer: • Medical, dental, vision on YOUR FIRST DAY!!! • Vacation time (2 weeks accruing) and sick time at 90 days of employment! • WEEKLY PAY! • 401K with matching, life insurance, flex spending accounts, employee assistance program, short term disability, long term disability, holidays and more! • Monday-Friday day shift with consistent scheduling • Boot program, annual allowance • FleetPride Tech University- Advanced training • Company paid RX safety glasses • Free uniforms • Annual raises • Career advancement opportunities with relocation assistance • Specialty tools as needed for in shop repairs This is what we're looking for: • Proficiency in MIG, TIG and Stick, prepping and cutting, using Oxy Acetylene and plasma cutters • Alluminum, Stainless and Carbon welding experience • 2+ years of Trailer Mechanical experience required • Willingness to train other technicians as needed. • Good communication skills with the service manager, service writer and customers about jobs in progress. • Ability to provide your own tools and box. • Someone who is driven to work efficiently and safely to provide the best service. • Skillful in PM, air systems, electrical diagnosis and repairs, brakes, wheel ends, and alignment issues and MORE. You may also visit fleetpride.com/careers to see all open positions and to apply directly! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Kingsville, TX typically starts with an apprenticeship or technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships and technical programs last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190, translating to approximately $869 per week. Trade schools and platforms like Guild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
