Mechanic II - Trailer & Chassis

About the role

The position's main responsibility is to perform preventative and corrective maintenance of chassis used for national and international shipping distribution. It offers long-term employment with opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Trouble shoot and repair all chassis defects including ABS (air brake systems), wheel end, and structural assemblies.
• Repairs or replaces the landing gear on the busby or chassis.
• Assembles the neck, rear-end, and L-beam structures on the chassis for replacement or repair.
• Disassembles, repairs, and replaces the axels on the busby or chassis.
• Disassembles, repairs, and replaces the brake system on the busby or chassis.
• Performs all welding duties as required during repairs or parts assembly.
• Completes electrical repairs and inspections.
• Uses a handheld device to log work orders and document inspections and repairs.
• Safely operates a forklift.
• Assists with container repairs as needed.
• Maintains a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of welding experience working on chassis/trailers.
• Must possess advanced Stick and MIG welding experience.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures involved in the maintenance and repairs of chassis/trailers.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Able to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, as needed.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and strong initiative.
• Ability to think logically and make sound decisions.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, and using eye-hand coordination.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching overhead.
• Frequent use of repetitive wrist motion and finger dexterity.
• Occasional sitting, crawling, and reaching overhead.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional use of repetitive foot motion, eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Use of repetitive foot motion, eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Use of repetitive foot motion, eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Conditions

• Exposure to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind, and high humidity during day and night shifts.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Moderate to high noise volume.
• High vibration with use of sledgehammer and moderate vibration with use of hydraulic seating system.