What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Mechanic position at Hale Trailer?
Trailer Mechanic
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc is a multi-location, full-service trailer dealership with an immediate opening at its Delmar, DE branch. We are looking for a trailer mechanic to join our team of trailer professionals. This is a great career opportunity if you enjoy a dynamic, fast paced work environment, offering a variety of repair, maintenance, and diagnostic assignments.
The Company offers competitive compensation and excellent medical, vision & dental benefits, paid holidays and vacation, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401k plan. In addition, company provided uniforms, and service awards.
Responsibilities: Perform a wide variety of repairs, maintenance, installations, replacements, preventative maintenance, and diagnostic tasks for various makes and models of semi-trailers, containers, and related equipment in an efficient, timely, accurate, professional, and safe manner in accordance with all Company polices DOT, OSHA and other governmental standards and regulations. Service work may at times be performed at various off-site customer locations.
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a trailer mechanic.
- Must have a strong knowledge regarding the safe handling and operation of trailers, tractors, containers, forklifts, power jacks, power tools, trailer parts and supplies.
- Must have previous experience with fabrication, suspensions, air brakes, electrical systems, hydraulics, body repairs and welding.
- Must present a professional, highly motivated, positive, result oriented, problem-solving attitude.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Must have own hand tools.
- Must adhere to all Company policies including safety policies and regulations.
- Must pass standard pre-employment drug test.