Truck & Trailer Mechanic

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to work unsupervised, make decisions as needed

• Effective communicator and team player

• Heavy diesel truck and trailer mechanic skills

• Experience working with air brakes, hydraulic and electrical systems

• Bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling on a repetitious basis

Responsibilities

• Ensures all trucks, trailers and yard tractors are in working order and are compliant to federal standards

• Diagnose and repair truck, trailer components such as doors, floors, side panels, electrical and air brake systems

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on tractor and trailer equipment including routine technical repairs and completing repair orders

• Perform maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, lift-gates, and any company-owned equipment

• Abide by all Company policies and safety rules and assist in maintaining a clean, safe work environment

• Assist drivers with addressing outstanding vehicle issues

• Maintains repairs for class 8 trucks, trailers and yard tractors

• Safely operates gauges, forklifts, torches, grinders, and various hand and power tools

• Performs DOT inspections and compliancy

• Conducts some repairs in odd positions and/or confined or close spaces

• Work is performed under changing climatic conditions of extreme heat and cold

• Fast-paced environment