3rd Shift Trailer Mechanic (Sun-Wed) - 9p-7am

Merchants Distributors, LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Distributors, LLC is seeking a Trailer Mechanic to perform skilled maintenance and repair on refrigerated and dry trailers. Shift is Sun-Wed from 9p to 7am, with duties including air brakes, suspension, refrigeration units, welding, and electrical diagnostics.

Responsibilities include using the work order system, attending training, mentoring others, and lifting up to 100+ lbs. Must have tools, ASE certifications, and Carrier/ Thermo-King training; CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 5-10 years of hands-on diagnosis and repair of all areas of a trailer.
• ASE certification in Air Brakes and Suspension.
• Carrier and Thermo-King training.
• Electrical repair and diagnosis.
• Carrier and Thermo-King certified.
• Preventive maintenance training.
• Welding proficiency (stick or MIG) on steel and aluminum.
• CDL is preferred.
• Ability to lift 100+ lbs and pass lifting test.
• Work under Fleet Maintenance Manager.
• Must have own basic tools and tool chest.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in Air Brake and Suspension.
• Proficient in maintenance on all refrigeration units.
• Preventative maintenance training.
• Acceptable welding training or experience with major and minor trailer structure repair.
• Replacing flooring, roof and side panels of trailers.
• Changing cables, drums and operators of roll-up doors.
• Trouble shooting and repairing of electrical wiring on trailer lights.
• Attend and successfully complete any training as assigned by management.
• Utilize company work order system for assignments and track time.
• Helps other trailer mechanics in other technical areas as needed.
• May be required to perform other tasks as assigned by Manager.
• Working knowledge of job site safety and ability to complete a safety orientation.

Skills

Air Brakes

Suspension

Welding

Electrical repair

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASE certification in Air Brakes and Suspension

Carrier and Thermo-King training

Job description

The Trailer Mechanic performs skilled maintenance and repair on all areas of refrigerated and dry trailers.

Schedule

Sun-Wed 9p - 7am

Responsibilities

• Proficient in Air Brake and Suspension.
• Proficient in maintenance on all refrigeration units.
• Preventative maintenance training.
• Acceptable welding training or experience with major and minor trailer structure repair.
• Replacing flooring, roof and side panels of trailers.
• Changing cables, drums and operators of roll-up doors.
• Trouble shooting and repairing of electrical wiring on trailer lights.
• Attend and successfully complete any training as assigned by management.
• Utilize company work order system for assignments and track time.
• Helps other trailer mechanics in other technical areas as needed.
• May be required to perform other tasks as assigned by Manager.
• Working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); 5-10 years of hands-on diagnosis and repair of all areas of a trailer.
• Must be ASE certified in Air Brakes, Suspension
• Refrigeration Carrier-Thermo King training
• Electircal repair and diagnosis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Carrier and Thermo-King certified.
• Preventive maintenance training
• Proficient at Welding either stick or MIG either steel and aluminum.
• CDL is preferred.
• Must be able bend, twist, and lift upto-100+ lbs. and pass lifting test.
• Work under the general direction of the Fleet Maintenance Manager.
• Must have own basic tools and tool chest.

NOTICE

Management reserves the right to adjust accountabilities and schedules to satisfy business needs. We are a tobacco, nicotine and drug free company.