Preventative Maintenance: Perform comprehensive Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and DOT inspections. Check tire tread, adjust pressure, and grease.
Brake & Pneumatic Systems: Diagnose and repair air brake systems, ABS modules, brake drums, shoes, and chambers.
Electrical Troubleshooting: Trace, patch, and replace lighting systems, 7-way electrical receptacles, and complex wiring harnesses.
Structural Bodywork: Repair exterior aluminum panels, metal roofs, nose sections, and top/bottom rails.
Welding & Fabrication: Use steel and aluminum welding equipment, torches, and grinders to fix cracks or rebuild damaged frame assemblies.
Documentation: Log all labor hours and parts using digital fleet maintenance software.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
A valid driver's license is required; a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred but not required.
1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in trailer repair, heavy truck maintenance, or welding/fabrication preferred.
Proficiency in using diagnostic software, pneumatic hand tools, torches, and welding equipment.
No experience necessary for entry-level position.
Problem solving.
Thorough and detail oriented.
Dependable.
Takes initiative
Enjoy challenges.
Follow instructions well.
Work 8 hours per day 5 days per week with occasional overtime.
Stand and walk on concrete surface constantly.
Bending at knees frequently.
Crouch and crawl on hands and knees frequently.
Continuous use of hand tools with frequent pinching, grasping, twisting and bending.
Frequent use of air-impact wrench: weight 33 pounds.
Frequent work above shoulder level with tools and to manipulate parts.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds on frequent basis and 100 pounds to waist height on occasional basis. Demonstrate proper use of mechanical lift aids is required.
Must be able to assist others in lifting or maneuvering parts up to 100 pounds on a rare occasion.
Must be able to push/pull 100 pounds/force on an occasional basis
Must be able to push/pull 20 pounds/force on frequent basis.
Must be able to climb ladders safely when working on tractor/trailer.
Must be able to walk up and down 9 steps on an occasional basis.
Must be able to lift and operate a 22-pound sledgehammer on occasional basis.
Must be able to maintain balance when standing at heights on a frequent basis.
Must be able to safely drive tractor/trailer in and out of shop area.
Must be able to communicate with drivers and shop foreman.
Must be able to climb in and out of tractor/trailer using various configurations of steps and handholds on a frequent basis.
Must be able to reach away from body on continuous basis to use tools and manipulate parts.