Truck and Trailer Maintenance Tech.
CHS Inc · Garden City, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at CHS Inc (industrial) in Garden City, KS. Troubleshoot, repair and maintain vehicles, machinery and equipment in the assigned area of responsibility to minimize unscheduled downtime and to improve availability and reliability of equipment.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live reliability postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 69%
- PLC 44%
- Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
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Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot, repair and maintain vehicles, machinery and equipment in the assigned area of responsibility to minimize unscheduled downtime and to improve availability and reliability of equipment.
- ◆Schedule and perform preventive maintenance to support operating departments with safe, reliable vehicles and equipment/machinery that are in full compliance with all regulatory agencies and at a cost within industry standards.
- ◆Provide assistance to more junior team members.
- ◆Perform record keeping and documentation as required.
- ◆Maintain efficient maintenance procedures and monitor a complete and reasonable spare parts/equipment inventory.
- ◆Maintain all tools and keep work areas clean and neat.
- ◆Follow all CHS policies and procedures. Participate in company training for service and repair of vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
- ◆Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- ◆Perform other
responsibilities
as needed or assigned.
(required)
- ✓2+ years of experience in Truck and Trailer Maintenance
Additional
Qualifications
- ✓High School diploma or GED preferred
- ✓Vocational/technical school training in production maintenance/mechanics preferred
- ✓Significant experience in industrial maintenance
- ✓Broad knowledge of the operations, control, and functions of equipment and machinery
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills
- ✓Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands
- ✓Pre-employment screening is based on the job
requirements
and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical
requirements
and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
requirements
under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility
requirements
for each benefit plan.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
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CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS is looking for a Truck and Trailer Mechanic to join our team in Garden City, KS ! This individual will be performing preventative and light maintenance on our semis and trailers. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 7:30am- 4pm. Hours can vary based on need, and there is potential for some Saturday work if need is high.
This role is eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus. $1500 will be paid after 30 days, and an additional $1500 will be paid after a year in the role.
