What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at XTRA Lease?
Our Trailer Mechanic position could be just the spot to start your career with XTRA Lease. If you have at least one year of experience working on trailers and brakes, possess a valid and current driver's license, and own your own tools, this job could be a good fit for you.
As a Trailer Mechanic, your typical day would include:
- Diagnosing, servicing, and repairing all XTRA Lease equipment as indicated on repair orders and consistent with XTRA Lease repair standards.
- Performing safety and legally required inspections (FHWA/BIT).
- Maintaining parts and yard organization (with direction from operations management) to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
- Working out of the XTRA Lease service truck to service customer rentals at nearby locations
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working specifically on trailers
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working on brakes
- Must be qualified to complete FHWA inspections
- Must have a valid and current driver's license
As a Trailer Mechanic, you’ll need one year of trailer repair experience to complete FHWA inspections consistent with the Department of Transportation requirements. The people who succeed as Trailer Mechanics have knowledge of air, electronic, braking, and suspension systems as well as general knowledge of mechanical operation and body repair. Our employees enjoy consistent Monday - Friday schedules with little to no nights or weekends.
About Us
XTRA Lease is the leader in the truck-trailer rental industry in North America. We’re not truckers, but we’re proud to support the transportation industry. For more than 50 years, our team has focused on providing “the box” to trucking companies that supply manufacturing plants, grocery stores, and distribution centers with the products used in daily life. And as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we have the financial backing to support our customers, and give our employees a level of stability that’s hard to beat.
Job Details:
40hr/week fixed Monday-Friday daytime schedule
Benefits:
If you are a regular full-time employee of XTRA, you are eligible to elect coverage under certain group benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, pre-paid legal plan, and health and dependent care (FSA) accounts). Your coverage under the group benefits begin on the 1st day of regular full-time employment. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. You will receive 13 days of PTO, sick leave, and enjoy twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.