Trailer Mechanic

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance on company equipment consisting of preventative maintenance, minor to major repairs to trailers.

Essential Duties

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair of company equipment and tools involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and plumbing systems
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions 
• Performs P.M. inspections to ensure DOT requirements are met
• Assists with road service calls during emergency breakdowns.
• Complete required documentation associated with repairing vehicles and documenting parts usage
• Assures compliance with all appropriate safety rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Trailer Mechanic benefits include:

• $1500 Sign on Bonus
• Class A CDL Holders receive additional hourly compensation
• Annual steel boots program
• Uniforms provided
• Tuition Reimbursement (restrictions apply)
• Great Work-Life Balance

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Valid and unrestricted Driver’s license
• Must have a Toolbox 
• Automotive/Mechanical Trade or Vocational certification preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of Trailer Technician experience preferred. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds. 
• Ability to move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to inspect and or wash vehicles. 

Abilities required

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential job functions.

While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and listen. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds. 

Ability to move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to inspect and or wash vehicles.