What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Technician position at Melton Truck Lines?
- Performs and/or assists in the performance of general mechanical duties.
- Gains experience in frame repair, brakes, suspensions and general trailer maintenance.
- Works on major components with close supervision.
- Performs trouble shooting on major problems.
- Attends training sessions and meetings.
- Maintains a neat and orderly working area, and proper handling of company tools.
- Advises the Leadman/Shop Foreman if additional repair work is needed.
- Follows safety practices and shop regulations.
- Completes paperwork as required to accurately document the work performed on vehicles
Qualifications
- Requires hands on experience.
- Necessary tools to perform position responsibilities.
- Physical requirements include:
- Near & midrange vision
- Hearing
- Ability to work alone and under stress.
- Walking, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, twisting and reaching.
- Lifting 75 pounds or more, sometimes shoulder height and above.
- Ability to use pneumatic tools.
- Using hands, wrists, elbows and shoulder for repetitive motion tasks.
- Ability to work in seasonal heat and cold; amidst noise and dust.
- CDL preferred.