Trailer Tech

Summary

Responsible for inspecting and maintaining the mechanical and electrical parts of our trailers. The responsibilities of the trailer mechanic include servicing and repairing trailer parts, compiling inspection reports, and ensuring that trailers are roadworthy by completing the following:

• Inspecting, troubleshooting, and safely repairing trailer bodies, systems, and components.
• Performing preventative maintenance measures on trailers.
• Maintaining hubs and axles and adjusting or replacing them when required.
• Inspecting, servicing, and replacing trailer parts, including tires.
• Checking and repairing the brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Testing all systems and equipment for performance issues.
• Ensuring that trailers meet the U.S. Department of Transportation's road safety requirements.
• Compiling inspection reports, documenting repairs, and reporting all findings to management.
• Keeping supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipts.
• Must follow Karmak guidelines. Story writing, ensuring that the task being performed is the task clocked in on.
• Actively communicating with Service Advisor, Shop Foreman, Parts Advisor on status of unit, any additional repairs found, any issues that will require additional time to repair.
• Any other duties assigned by Shop Foreman/Shop Manager/Service Advisor.

• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Reading Skills
• Technical Communication
• Math Aptitude
• Organization
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Physical Dexterity
• Lifting up to 100 pounds

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Prior related work experience helpful.

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. MUST HAVE A CURRENT AND VALID DRIVER'S LICENCE.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;

use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.