Trailer Chassis Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY:

The positions main responsibility is to perform preventative and corrective maintenance to chassis used for national and international shipping distribution. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Two (2) years of welding experience working on chassis/trailers.
• Must have Advanced Stick and MIG welding experience.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures involved in the maintenance and repairs of chassis/trailers.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Must be 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary

• Troubleshoot and repair all chassis defects including ABS (air brake systems), wheels end and structural assemblies.
• Repairs or replaced 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.
• Performs chassis inspections to ensure chassis is in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Electrical repairs and inspections.
• Use of handheld to log work order and document repairs.

Secondary

• Safely operates a forklift.
• Must maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards.
• Additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee is continuously required to stand, walk, grasp, talk, hear and use eye-hand coordination.
• The employee is frequently required to lift, carry and push/ pull up to 30lbs.
• The employee is frequently required to climb, bend forward, squat, kneel, twist, reach forward and pinch
• The employee is frequently required to use repetitive wrist motion and finger dexterity.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, crawl, and reach overhead.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to use repetitive foot motion, eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral. vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Report safety hazards.
• Immediately reports incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
• Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by the supervisor.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
• Refuse any unsafe tasks or operation.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.
• Awareness of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.