Mechanic Trailer Technicians

Job Description

We offer quick advancement, bigger, better pay and the opportunity to become a Master Technician through our ASE-certified training program.Come join our team where every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in company activities.

Candidate should have previous experience as a mechanic/technician in the trailer industry. Carpentry, welding and mechanic skills are a plus. This career opportunity is available for a self-motivated person with strong work ethics. We are willing to train the right applicant.

• Responsible for repairs and required preventative maintenance of trailers.
• Build, rebuild and repair all parts of trailer equipment, as may be required in the department assigned to.
• Inspect, trouble shoot, diagnose, and perform maintenance on equipment
• Must furnish own hand tools
• Must be able to use hand tools and test equipment
• Physical activities include: frequent walking, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, using hands, etc.
• Knowledgeable of safe working conditions & competent of safety skills with all shop tools.
• Communicate with vendors regarding financial matters and effectively resolve issues with them.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Years of Experience: 1-2 years Mechanical experience preferred.
• Previous mechanical/technician experience in the trailer industry.
• Assist and train other mechanics
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Knowledge about design and assembly of dry freight vans to the extent necessary to perform responsibilities.
• Trouble shooting experience.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work environment: Hours of work on site usually coincide with the Dayshift. The work schedule requirement is 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• This is an open air shop environment with varying temperature exposure to heat and cold.
• This is a noisy environment with moderate safety hazards and requires personal protection equipment.
• Work time is spent in an open air shop environment.

Additional Information

• Successful candidate must pass a drug screen, background check and pre-employment physical.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits including paid holidays & vacations, retirement programs, & "Living Well" insurance benefits
• Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer