Shop Helper

Quality Carriers, Inc. (QC), headquartered in Tampa, FL, is North America's largest bulk liquid chemical carrier. Through a network of more than 100 terminals and facilities, we transport a broad range of chemical products and provide our customers with value-added transportation services.

Quality Repair Solutions (QRS Shops), a fully-owned division of Quality Carriers, Inc., specializes in comprehensive tractor and trailer maintenance.

Most of our 60 Repair and Maintenance shops are R Stamp Certified and we provide many opportunities for growth across locations and within our shops. We look forward to knowledgeable and ambitious people to join our team!

Why do you want to work at Quality Carriers, QRS Shops?

We offer competitive wages and employee benefits including the following amazing benefits to our employees:

• Weekly Competitive Pay - Pay is $20.00 - $22.00/hour depending on experience and location.
• Tool/Boot Reimbursement Program
• Referral Program
• Employee benefits: Discounted premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off/ Holiday Schedule
• Matching 401K

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists mechanics in performing preventive maintenance inspections on tractors and cargo tank trailers.
• Assists with performing moderate to complex repairs on engines, drive trains, brakes, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, alternators, electrical systems, instrumentations, trailer bulk product transfer, handling and storage systems, and other necessary power equipment.
• Operate steaming machinery
• Connect, monitor, and disconnect steam to the heating coils of a loaded cargo tank.
• Documents heating operations on a steam log.
• Compare product name on the bill of lading with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to verify product name is the same on both documents prior to conducting steam operations.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, trade or technical school graduate
• 1-2 years of basic maintenance and/or mechanic experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to carry out instructions accurately
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions
• Able to operate heavy machinery similar to steamer or boiler
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mechanical components
• Knowledge of using standard hand and power tools
• Team player

Quality Carriers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Please note that per Quality policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Quality will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Experience

• 1 - 2 years: 1-2 years of basic maintenance and/or mechanic experience
• 1 - 2 years: Familiar with standard hand tools and power tools
• Strong computer skills

Education

• High School or better

• Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

• ASE Diesel Certification

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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