Chassis Mechanic

Summary:

The Chassis Mechanic will be responsible to perform gate / estimate inspections and mechanical repairs in a depot type environment. The employee will be responsible to perform all types of chassis repairs including specifically brake jobs, welding, cutting with a torch and the use of standard repair tools to repair and/or replace chassis parts. The operator is expected to be knowledgeable of, and observe, all safety rules and TRAC policies and procedures 

Chassis Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Daily review of safety rules 
• Safe handling of chassis and other items engaged with the lift device 
• Working knowledge chassis mechanics, usage and customary repair methods 
• Communicating with management on space requirements, backlog of work, and inventory issues 
• Perform live chassis inspections in and out gate with an EIR or handheld device 
• Chassis inspections and writing repair estimates to TRAC repair criteria. 
• Container chassis repairs of various and all types. 

Chassis Mechanic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred 
• Experience in operating lift devices and yard trucks 
• Ability to get certified for operating forklift type equipment 
• Ability to read and write legibly 
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time 
• Ability to review a written plan and execute according to the stated standards 
• Ability to work within a process oriented team atmosphere 
• Ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team oriented work environment 
• Ability to meet deadlines; prioritize workloads and handle multiple tasks 
• Knowledge of AAR, IICL and DOT rules and criteria 
• Must have experience and good welding skills 
• Must meet minimum FMCSA requirements that are listed in the Special Position Requirements 

Chassis Mechanic Special Position Requirements:

• This position may require periodic support of other local TRAC M&R activities 
• Must have tool box and hand tools for container chassis repairs 

FMCSA Inspection Requirements:

• Understand FMCSA container chassis inspection criteria and be able to identify defective components; 
• Be knowledgeable of methods, procedures, tools and equipment used when performing an FMCSA chassis inspection; 
• Be capable of performing an FMCSA chassis inspection by reason of experience, training, or both. 

Mechanical FMCSA Brake Criteria: 

• Understand the container chassis brake service or inspection task and can perform that task; 
• Be knowledgeable of methods, procedures, tools and equipment used when performing a chassis brake service or inspection; 
• Be capable of performing an FMCSA chassis brake inspection by reason of experience, training, or both. 

 EOE