Trailer Mechanic

SUMMARY: The Trailer Mechanic will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and general repairs on trailer units.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in diagnosing and trouble shooting issues while effectively communicating with supervisor, teammates and drivers.

• Prepares and turns in paperwork while working with Inventory Clerk.

• Diagnoses and repairs medium to heavy-duty trailers, including preventative maintenance, inspections, air and hydraulic brakes, tires, warranty issues, driveline, steering, suspension and electrical.

• Performs preventative maintenance and general repairs to Company and DOT standards.

• Diagnoses and repairs trailer components such as doors, floors and side panels.

• Uses effective interpersonal skills to maintain positive working relationships with team members and vendors.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) or post-secondary training in automotive repair

• Language Skills- Ability to interact clearly and effectively, in both written and oral communication, with supervisor, clients, staff, vendors, etc.

• Other Qualifications - Valid drivers license is required; must be able to work overtime as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

• Care and Use of Equipment - performing all maintenance and operations checks of job related equipment.

• Attention to detail - managing multiple projects by determining project urgency in a practical way and creates detailed action plans.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Communication - the ability to inform orally and in writing, with clarity and good effect. Understands clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. Knows their audience and can adjust to each setting to effectively relay the message.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is to remain in a stationary position for 60 percent of the time while operating the machine on the shop floor. They constantly operate motorized equipment and machines. The individual needs to occasionally move about on the shop floor to transport parts, access tools, equipment, parts, and other necessary items to complete the work order. The individual frequently positions self to operate and repair machines, including underneath and above the machine. Most of the activities involve fine and gross manipulation of items. They must be able to exchange accurate information with other individuals in the office and shop. Must be able to detect mechanical issues and part defects from short distances to determine what action needs to be taken. They must regularly push, pull, and/or move up to 60 pounds. The individual must be capable of transporting different parts and tools required to do the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Due to exposure of machinery and electrical currents, employees are required to wear personal protective equipment. During warmer months, the required personal protective equipment may cause the employee to be very warm while working. The individual will be exposed to loud machinery or equipment.