What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Mechanic position at Grammer Logistics?
Grammer Logistics is a trusted team of specialized bulk tank transportation experts with over 50 years of experience. We prioritize safety, dependability, and customer service above all else. At Grammer, we’re proud to be the nation’s go-to force for specialized bulk tank transport.
Benefits
- $2,000 Sign On Bonus
- Employee Rewards, Recognition and Performance Bonuses
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays Immediately
- Paid Floating Holidays Immediately
- 401k with Match
- 3 Medical Plans to Choose From
- HSA option with Company Contribution Up to $2,000
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance – One Times Annual Salary Company Paid (With Additional Coverage Available)
- Short Term Disability Insurance – Company Paid (With an Added Buy Up Option)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Uniforms
- Tool Reimbursement
- Safety Boot Reimbursement
- Safety Glasses Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
Basic Function
The Truck and Trailer Maintenance Technician performs routine and preventative maintenance, diagnostics/troubleshooting, and repair on vehicles for which a maintenance request has been received, including Company and owner/operator tractors and trailers, as well as equipment purchased by the Company. All maintenance and repairs on equipment are performed with driver and vehicle safety is the primary focus, including compliance with all DOT standards. This position also completes any welding necessary for repairs and upkeep of equipment.
Responsibilities
- Cummins engines
- Eaton Auto Transmissions
- ABS
- Drum and disc brakes
- Wheel ends, hubs, bearings and wheel seals
- Tire and wheel alignments
- Emergency shut offs
- Ropper and Ranger Pumps
- Blackmere TLGLFAB Pumps
- Compressors
- Valves and plumbing
- ESO Systems
- Samsara
- Suspensions for air ride and spring ride
- Peterbilt equipment with ESA program
- Build hoses
- Utilize maintenance and inventory software
- Maintain maintenance records
- Prepare hazardous material tanks for change in product
- Fabricate and modify parts using welding equipment
Qualifications:
Mental and Physical Requirements
- Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, kneel, squat, grip and climb consistently.
- Ability to remain reclined on concrete surface for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. at a time on a regular basis.
- Ability to grip and torque variety of tools on a regular basis.
- Ability to maintain extended visual attention, including depth perception.
- Confined space entry into portal of up to 18” required for tank inspection and repair.
- Ability to tolerate strong chemical smells, such as ammonia, nitric acid, and others.
- Consistent visual focus on components of vehicles and equipment.
Working Environment and Conditions
- The working environment is primarily in a vehicle maintenance shop and surrounding area where vehicles are parked.
- Exposure to various chemicals, hazardous materials, and associated fumes.
- Considerable amount of dust, dirt, grease and other by products of vehicle maintenance.
- Caution necessary when using wide variety of tools, including but not limited to welding and torching equipment.
- Occasional travel required to pick up or deliver equipment, as well as safety meetings and other events.
Education, Experience and Training
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- CDL with Hazmat endorsement preferred but not required.
- Mechanical experience preferred.
- Experience with DOT 407 and MC-331 Tanker Trailers preferred.