Chassis Mechanic

Chassis Mechanic

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Chassis Mechanic Summary:

The employee will be responsible to perform gate / estimate inspections and mechanical repairs in a depot type environment. The Chassis Mechanic will be responsible to perform all types of chassis repairs including specifically brake jobs, welding, cutting with a torch and the use of standard repair tools to repair and/or replace chassis parts. The operator is expected to be knowledgeable of, and observe, all safety rules and TRAC policies and procedures

Chassis Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Daily review of safety rules

• Safe handling of chassis and other items engaged with the lift device

• Working knowledge chassis mechanics, usage and customary repair methods

• Communicating with management on space requirements, backlog of work, and inventory issues

• Perform live chassis inspections in and out gate with an EIR or handheld device

• Chassis inspections and writing repair estimates to TRAC repair criteria.

• Container chassis repairs of various and all types.

Chassis Mechanic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Experience in operating lift devices and yard trucks

• Ability to get certified for operating forklift type equipment

• Ability to read and write legibly

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time

• Ability to review a written plan and execute according to the stated standards

• Ability to work within a process oriented team atmosphere

• Ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team oriented work environment

• Ability to meet deadlines; prioritize workloads and handle multiple tasks

• Knowledge of AAR, IICL and DOT rules and criteria

• Must have experience and good welding skills

• Must meet minimum FMCSA requirements that are listed in the Special Position Requirements

Special Position Requirements:

• This position may require periodic support of other local TRAC M&R activities

• Must have tool box and hand tools for container chassis repairs

FMCSA Inspection Requirements:

• Understand FMCSA container chassis inspection criteria and be able to identify defective components;

• Be knowledgeable of methods, procedures, tools and equipment used when performing an FMCSA chassis inspection;

• Be capable of performing an FMCSA chassis inspection by reason of experience, training, or both.

Mechanical FMCSA Brake Criteria:

• Understand the container chassis brake service or inspection task and can perform that task;

• Be knowledgeable of methods, procedures, tools and equipment used when performing a chassis brake service or inspection;

• Be capable of performing an FMCSA chassis brake inspection by reason of experience, training, or both.

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Chassis Mechanic