Trailer Mechanic Oak Creek, WI

Truck Fleet Services LLC, Oak Creek, WI.

Maintains trailer/vehicle equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements, correcting trailer/vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, keeping neat and accurate records on designated paperwork and software programs. Reports to the lead mechanic or on-duty manager. We will train you for specific job requirements.

• Competitive Wages
• Wage Premiums for CDL-A and ASE Certifications
• Shift Premiums for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plans & Company Contributions
• Paid Vacations Days, Holidays & Personal Days
• Tool Allowance
• Employee Referral Awards

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• Appropriate tool inventory
• Good customer and peer relationship and communication skills
• Maintains professional appearance and wears appropriate shop uniforms
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record recommended
• MSDS training
• Man-lift training
• Shop Safety Training
• Torch safety with basic welding and cutting skills
• Tire safety training
• Forklift training certificate
• Fire Safety training
• Complies with all site specific rules, procedures, and duties
• Keeps shop and work area clean and safe
• Proficient in performing all PMs on trailers and lift gates and documenting the information correctly
• Certified to perform all DOT annual inspections on trailers and completing the proper documentation
• Has a CDL A with air brake designation recommended
• ABS training
• Federal air brake certification
• Skilled in tire maintenance and tread wear analysis
• Proficient in basic electrical system repairs
• Proficient at welding in all appropriate disciplines
• Demonstrates a good capacity for diagnostic skills
• Proficient in diagnosing and performing trailer alignments
• All other requirements as assigned

• Determines trailer/vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifies worn and damaged parts
• Keeps trailer equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules
• Correctly installs new components and part upgrades
• Corrects trailer/vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, electrical, brake, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; makes adjustments and alignments
• Verifies trailer/vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
• Complies with federal and state trailer/vehicle requirements by testing all mechanicals for safety standards
• Maintains trailer/vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting when necessary
• Maintains trailer/vehicle records by legibly, neatly and correctly annotating services and repairs on the expected paperwork and software programs
• Accurately records all part numbers on work orders through submitted paperwork and in the designated software programs
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following correct operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns; maintains supplies; performs preventive maintenance; and calls for assistance if needed
• Contains costs by using warranties; consults with our parts department and evaluates service and parts options
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; communicates effectively with parts department; places orders when necessary and verifies receipt with the parts department
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reads technical and regulation publications
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explores opportunities to add value to personal job accomplishments
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• All other duties as assigned