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 Jacksonville, FL, branch location. 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, reimbursement programs for tools, safety eyewear, safety shoes, and safety and service awards.
Responsibilities:
Perform a wide variety of trailer repairs including preventive maintenance, installations, replacements, and diagnostic tasks for various makes and models of semi-trailers and related equipment in an efficient, timely, accurate, professional, and safe manner in accordance with all Company policies, DOT, OSHA and other governmental standards and regulations.
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a heavy-duty truck or trailer mechanic. Apprentice mechanic program also available.
- Must have knowledge regarding the safe handling and operation of trailers.
- Experience with fabrication, suspensions, air brakes, electrical systems, liftgates, body repair and welding is a plus but willing to train.
- 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. Some tools provided if enrolled in Apprentice program.
- Must adhere to all Company policies including safety policies and regulations.
- Must pass standard pre-employment drug test and physical.