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

Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI); North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI) in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Trailer Mechanic to perform maintenance and repair on refrigerated and dry trailers. Schedule is Sun-Wed, 9 PM–7 AM.

Responsibilities include air brake and suspension work, refrigeration unit service, welding of trailer structure, flooring or roof panel replacement, and electrical wiring repairs. You will use the company work order system and support other mechanics as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 5–10 years of hands-on trailer repair.
• ASE certified in Air Brakes and Suspension.
• Carrier and Thermo King training completed.
• Electrical repair and diagnostic skills.
• Carrier and Thermo-King certification preferred.
• Proficient welding (stick or MIG) on steel and aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair refrigerated and dry trailers.
• Perform air brake and suspension maintenance.
• Service refrigeration units and related components.
• Repair trailer structure and flooring/roof/side panels.
• Repair electrical wiring and trailer lights.
• Operate and update the work order system; track time.
• Assist other trailer mechanics as needed.
• Adhere to safety orientation and company rules.

Skills

Air Brake Systems

Suspension Systems

Electrical Repair

Welding (Stick/MIG)

Preventive Maintenance

Multi-tasking

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASE Certification - Air Brakes

Carrier/ Thermo King Training

CDL Preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

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NOTICE: Management reserves the right to adjust accountabilities and schedules to satisfy business needs.

We area tobacco, nicotine and drug free company.