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 Jessup, PA 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.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform body repairs and/or replace and upgrade a variety of trailer parts including but not limited to panels, roofs, nose rails, lower & upper rails, shortening units and doors.
- Perform detailed inspections of the trailers, providing a description of any problematic areas that need to be addressed.
- Ensure the final work product meets all quality standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 1-3 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 and physical.