TRAILER CHASSIS SPECIALIST

ALIN CARGO EXPRESS CORPORATION; Naga; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIN CARGO EXPRESS CORPORATION seeks a skilled chassis mechanic in the Philippines to perform comprehensive maintenance and inspections on trailers and container chassis. The role covers preventive checks, diagnosing brake systems, repairing wiring, and ensuring safety compliance.

Responsibilities include detailed inspections of frames, suspension, tires, and locks, plus welding, parts estimates, and coordination with Operations. A strong focus on safety and adherence to procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and preventive maintenance inspections of trailer and container chassis.
• Inspect chassis frames, cross-members, suspension systems, axles, hubs, bearings, and other structural components.
• Diagnose and repair air brake systems, brake chambers, valves, and air lines.
• Inspect and maintain leaf springs, landing gears, kingpins, fifth-wheel components, tires, rims, and wheel assemblies.
• Inspect and repair electrical wiring, lights, connectors, and related chassis electrical components.
• Inspect and maintain twist locks and container locking mechanisms.
• Identify chassis cracks, deformation, excessive wear, corrosion, damage, and other safety defects.
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs when required and within technical capability.
• Use appropriate mechanical and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve chassis-related problems.
• Determine whether a chassis is safe for road operation, requires repair, or should be grounded due to safety concerns.
• Independently assess repair requirements and provide estimates for parts, materials, and labor.
• Perform necessary repairs and ensure proper testing and inspection after completion.
• Prepare inspection checklists, repair reports, parts requests, and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with the Operations, Transport, and Fleet/Motorpool teams regarding chassis availability and repair status.
• Ensure proper lifting, jacking, wheel chocking, and working-under-trailer safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Immediately report major structural defects or safety concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Recommend replacement or major repair of components when continued operation may compromise safety.
• Perform other related maintenance, inspection, and repair duties as assigned.

Job description

• Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and preventive maintenance inspections of trailer and container chassis.

• Inspect chassis frames, cross-members, suspension systems, axles, hubs, bearings, and other structural components.

• Diagnose and repair air brake systems, brake chambers, valves, and air lines.

• Inspect and maintain leaf springs, landing gears, kingpins, fifth-wheel components, tires, rims, and wheel assemblies.

• Inspect and repair electrical wiring, lights, connectors, and related chassis electrical components.

• Inspect and maintain twist locks and container locking mechanisms.

• Identify chassis cracks, deformation, excessive wear, corrosion, damage, and other safety defects.

• Perform welding and fabrication repairs when required and within technical capability.

• Use appropriate mechanical and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve chassis-related problems.

• Determine whether a chassis is safe for road operation, requires repair, or should be grounded due to safety concerns.

• Independently assess repair requirements and provide estimates for parts, materials, and labor.

• Perform necessary repairs and ensure proper testing and inspection after completion.

• Prepare inspection checklists, repair reports, parts requests, and maintenance records.

• Coordinate with the Operations, Transport, and Fleet/Motorpool teams regarding chassis availability and repair status.

• Ensure proper lifting, jacking, wheel chocking, and working-under-trailer safety procedures are followed.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

• Immediately report major structural defects or safety concerns to the immediate supervisor.

• Recommend replacement or major repair of components when continued operation may compromise safety.

• Perform other related maintenance, inspection, and repair duties as assigned.