Trailer Mechanic

Job Description

Hourly Pay:

$24.00/hr.

Shift:

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday - 2:00PM – 10:30PM

Location:

Richmond, IL, 60071

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America. We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. 48forty Solutions is truly Pallet Management Made Simple. Our workforce is the heart and soul of our business.

Summary

The Trailer Mechanic will have a wide skill set that encompasses multiple trades, combining the roles of an electrician, carpenter, welder, and mechanic. They will possess versatile interests and can quickly learn how to troubleshoot new and existing equipment as well as repair and maintain all trailers and trailer accessories within the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Troubleshoot new and existing equipment

Quick response to urgent maintenance needs of any kind

Inspection of wiring, repairs, and troubleshooting of equipment is necessary to ensure transportation operations run smoothly

Repair damaged trailers and maintain safety specific functions such as trailer brakes and drums

Perform annual inspections of trailer to ensure DOT compliance

Address any issue found during daily driver inspections to ensure trailer safety

Support other maintenance functions including light PM work on forklifts

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience working on Commercial DOT certified trailers

Working knowledge of FHWA safety requirements

Basic knowledge of electrical wiring, carpentry, welding and mechanical knowledge of trailer systems

Knowledge of Low Voltage Electrical systems. Knowledge of wiring trailer lights and welding skills are needed for the position.

Interpersonal skills to interact with all employees, contractors, and general public

Attention to detail to ensure all jobs and tasks are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked

Able to work on your own with little to no supervision

PHYSICAL Stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on systems

Able to comfortably climb, stand, and lift as needed to complete the functions of the job

Brake Certification preferred

Forklift/Automobile maintenance experience preferred

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Long-Term Career Advancement

Great Team Environment

PTO

Full-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment

Annual Clothing Allowance

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate.

Repetitively lift up to 75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths in time.

The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.

The noise level in the work environment depends on location.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Hourly pay is dependent on experience and other variables, but this is our starting target range.

Hourly

$24—$24 USD

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