Diesel Mechanic/Trailer Mechanic

The Tanker-Trailer Mechanic is responsible for performing testing, repairing and maintenance on trailers and tankers to ensure safe and productive operations.

PRIMARY RESPOSIBILITIES

• Perform repairs on steering systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, transmissions, electrical systems and engines
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and minor repairs on Kenworth and Freightliner trucks
• Diagnose mechanical problems
• Perform testing and preventative maintenance on trailers
• Perform tank testing (V - External, I - Internal, K - Leakage, P - Pressure, T - Thickness, L - Lining)
• Perform inspections to ensure DOT requirements are met and take corrective measures when required
• Enter work orders into the shop tracking system, TMT
• Read and interpret work orders, communicate with drivers on repairs and discuss preventive measures
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including but not limited to, delivering trucks to and from other branch locations and picking up parts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment can be loud
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Able to lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs.
• Vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred
• Tools based on our experience, will allow a window of time to acquire any hand tools you may need. We also strongly recommend a locking toolbox for your station
• Several years of industry knowledge and experience performing maintenance, testing and diagnostics on trailer units and tankers
• Knowledgeable of air/brake systems
• ASE, DOT Mechanic and/or Diesel Mechanic certifications with CDL preferred
• Personal set of tools
• Able to work flexible schedules including shift work, weekends, holidays and on-call rotations for roadside assistance