What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Mechanic position at Liberty Tire Recycling?
About Us:
Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.
Job Summary:
As a Trailer Maintenance Mechanic, you will manage and maintain our truck and trailer fleet. You'll ensure the availability of parts, maintain shop tools and equipment, adhere to safety policies, and make informed decisions under pressure with strong technical expertise.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing, repairing, and providing maintenance work for trucks and trailers as well as our skid steer, and forklift.
- Developing and scheduling preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers and other process optimizing solutions for production flow with minimal downtime.
- Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns and performing repairs.
- Monitoring availability of parts and replenishing supplies.
- Maintain shop equipment and tools to ensure they are always kept in a safe and usable condition.
- Adhere to company work safety policies.
- Ability to make good decisions under pressure, prioritize tasks, and strong technical knowledge.
Skills and Abilities:
- Minimum 3-years experience
- Welding, Cutting, Fabrication, MIG, TIG
- Brake and Tire systems
- Troubleshoot electrical systems
- DOT Inspection Certified
- Must be able to operate semi-trucks to move trailers CDL preferred but not required
Education and Experience:
- Prior experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry is a plus.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
EEO Statement:
Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000