Trailer Technician / Mechanic

Job Description

Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the US, is looking to hire a skilled Trailer Technician/Mechanic in Middletown, CT!

The Trailer Technician / Mechanic is responsible for timely repair and maintenance of heavy-duty Class 7 - 8 trailers to ensure a safe and efficient operation. The Trailer Technician position requires high level of proficiency and working knowledge related to repairs and diagnostics of trailers.

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay - Paid weekly, every Friday!

Shift Openings:

Tuesday - Saturday 2pm-10:30pm OR OVERNIGHT Sunday - Thursday 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

What’s in it for you? Full-Benefits within 30 days! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, 401K, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, ASE certification program, growth opportunities, and more!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Trailer Technician/Mechanic services to anti-lock brakes, wheel end components, electrical, brakes body, minor body work, roll-up doors, and PM DOT.

Prepare vehicle records and report both manually and on a computer.

Perform Trailer Technician safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation required.

Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.

Inspect and perform work on the under parts of vehicles.

Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance.

Move parts to and from the job site and remove or install these parts on vehicles.

Interact with clients through both email and phone as necessary.

Perform other duties as required.

Key Competencies & Education:

At least 1-3 years of Trailer Technician experience performing vehicle maintenance.

Must have valid Driver’s License- Class C.

Proficient computer skills: knowledge of Excel, Word, Fleet Management Systems, and email.

Strong written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.).

Must be able to operate a manual transmission vehicle to determine if operating properly.

Must provide own hand tools & toolbox.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.

Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise.

Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, or other irritants.

Ability to move and position heavy objects.

Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to repair vehicles.

Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.Company Description

Amerit Fleet Solutions is the go-to provider for the most complex and demanding fleets across the country, providing improved uptime, reliability, and peace-of-mind. At Amerit, we've built our reputation of being the country’s most dependable, trustworthy and hard-working partner through our singular focus on providing fleet maintenance and repair services. Amerit has over 285,000 assets under contract and more than 2,300 highly skilled technicians and managers providing services at over 850 locations nationwide.