Trailer Mechanic

McCandless Truck Center is one of the region's premier Commercial Truck Sales & Leasing Dealerships, proudly serving the Aurora area for many years. Our team enjoys a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement, which are company-wide focused to help you grow both personally and professionally. We're interested in helping you establish and build a long-term career with us, because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers!

What We Offer

• Health Insurance - 80% of employee premiums are company paid!
• Free Dental & Vision insurance for employees!
• Life Insurance Policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and Vacation Days
• Training
• Fantastic Culture and Work Environment
  
  

Job Summary

• Responsible for repairs and required preventive maintenance of trailers
• Inspect, trouble shoot, diagnose, and perform maintenance on equipment
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals
• Repair or replace defective parts, components or systems
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that the work meets manufacturer’s specifications and legislated regulations
• Regular attendance is required.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.
• Inspect, service, and replace trailer parts as needed.
• Diagnose and repair trailer components such as: doors, floors, and side panels.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues.
• Fabricate parts from samples, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Utilize appropriate resources to determine most effective and efficient method for repair and locate parts.
• Cutting and grinding as needed.
• Weld metal parts using MIG welding processes with steel and aluminum.
• Completion of work orders in a timely manner.
• Document work completed for billing.
• Perform quality checks after repairs.
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.
• Follow all company rules and polices.
• Provide a great level of attention to detail.
• Follow all safety rules and quality standards.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education, which would provide an equivalent background
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a minimum of one-year experience and/or completion of trade school; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to use hand tools and test equipment
• Must have own tools
• Must possess the ability to keep up with changing technology and updates
• Possess mechanical ability and interest of electronics and precision equipment
• Must possess the strength and stamina required to work with heavy equipment and work in awkward positions
• Physical activities include: walking, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Should be self-starting and organized
• Must possess a strong work ethic and good problem solving skills
• Must be willing to work any shift, including nights and weekends in any weather condition; flexible work schedule
• Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
• Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
  
  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move a minimum of 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift, twist, turn, and may climb. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.