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Job Title: Trailer Mechanic

Job Description

Candidate will conduct preventative maintenance on tractors to maintain D.O.T. regulations and safety. The role involves performing quality and accurate maintenance and repair on tractors and trailers as work orders are given. Responsibilities include diagnosing problem areas and needed maintenance, repairing and replacing various components, and performing minor damage repair including some welding on aluminum and steel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance on trailers to maintain D.O.T. regulations and safety.

• Perform quality and accurate maintenance and repair on trailers as work orders are given.

• Diagnose problem areas and needed maintenance.

• Repair and replace brakes, air chambers, wheel bearings, wheel seals, dollies, doors, door seals, lights, body, and tires.

• Align axles as needed.

• Perform P.M. services and minor damage repair including some welding on aluminum and steel.

• Maintain organization of shop and follow proper shop procedures according to management.

• Assist other shop staff members with maintenance as needed.

• Perform various ground and property maintenance as needed.

• Assist drivers with various questions that may arise concerning tractor/trailer repair and direct them to the necessary department as requested.

• Participate in departmental training involving updated repair procedures, safety awareness, and equipment changes.

Essential Skills

• Diesel mechanic experience

• Trailer mechanic experience

• Automotive repair skills

• Brake repair skills

• Trailer repair skills

• Electrical repair skills

• Air brake repair skills

• Mechanical repair skills

• Hydraulics repair skills

• Preventive maintenance skills

• Truck and trailer troubleshooting skills

• Welding skills

• Diesel engine repair skills

• Inspection skills

• Transmission repair skills

• Pneumatics repair skills

• Diesel maintenance skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-year Diesel School OR 2 years of experience from a diesel shop or farm

• Ability to lift 70 lbs

• Toolbox and tools: basic mechanic's hand tools up to 1 1/2", air tools (shop does have 3/4" & 1" if needed)

Why Work Here?

Annual Tool and Boot Allowance, Annual Safety Bonus, Paid time off after 90 days, Competitive Pay and Benefits

Work Environment

Diesel Shop environment. One side of the shop has 8-10 service bays and the other side of the shop has a quick oil change lane. The team consists of roughly 15 mechanics between 2 shifts. The 2nd shift is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The immediate opening is for the 2nd shift and there is some flexibility on the schedule if required by the candidate.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.