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Job Description

Overview

Stevens Transport's Paragon Leasing is seeking an entry-level Trailer Body Technician responsible for repairing trailer body imperfections, insulation, painting, and welding repairs. This position is ideal for those looking to start a career in Trailer Body Maintenance within a growing department of an industry-leading organization.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding and both minor and major body repairs.
  • Remove decals from trailers.
  • Repair or remove insulation from trailers.
  • Work with metal panels by straightening and completing bondo work as needed.
  • Realign structural components.
  • Communicate with management about additional damage beyond original repair orders.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Comply with all company, OSHA, and EPA rules and guidelines.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Time management skills.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Safety first mindset.
  • Resilient work ethic and commitment to extra hours when needed.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • A pre-employment physical and drug screening is required.
  • Basic welding skills (preferred).
  • Basic painting experience (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience.
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How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$41/hr across 44 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 110 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 81 different employers. 47 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,251 other active welding openings from 695 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

Stevens Transport currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (21), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. Dallas is among them.

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