Mechanic

Forward Air Corporation; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation is seeking a self-motivated Trailer Mechanic to join the maintenance team on a full-time basis in Derby, CT. The role involves maintaining vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment while complying with all company policies and safety practices.

Key duties include evaluating equipment status, performing DOT-compliant maintenance, and handling repairs with a focus on reliability. A valid license, basic tools, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license.
• Experience with truck/trailer/vehicle repair.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Desire for long-term career with an industry-leading company.
• Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working relationships with all support departments.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule (extended hours as required).
• Must have a basic set of tools.
• Can-do attitude and will-do work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate status of mechanical equipment and trailers.
• Maintain equipment according to DOT regulations.
• Perform minor trailer repairs.
• Perform tire mounting/dismounting and repairs.
• Perform minor cosmetic repairs.
• Conduct inspections to determine maintenance or replacement needs.
• Maintain regular attendance and keep tools organized.
• Operate diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
• Keep shop and tools clean and in good working order.
• Enter data in Maintenance Software to track repairs.

Skills

Driver's license

Truck/trailer repair

Mechanical aptitude

Long-term career

Professional image

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Basic tools

Can-do attitude

Fast-paced work ethic

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Maintenance software

Hand tools

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

Position:

Trailer Mechanic

Pay Rate: $25-$32/ Hour

Schedules Available:Sun, Mon, Tue 6p-6a and every other Sat 6p-6a

Wed, Thurs, Fri 6p-6a and every other Sat 6p-6a

Wed 6a - 6p and Thu, Fri, Sat 6a-6p

Job Description:

Forward Air is looking for a self-motivated individual to join the maintenance team as a full-time Trailer Mechanic. Duties include maintaining all aspects of vehicles, trailers, and other mechanical equipment of Forward Air. This individual will be expected to do this while adhering to the compliance of all FA Policies, safe work practices, and maintaining high customer service.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:Evaluate status of mechanical equipment, and trailersMaintain equipment according to DOT regulationsPerform minor trailer repairsPerform tire mounting/dismounting and repairsPerform minor cosmetic repairsConduct various analysis and inspections of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair, or replacementMaintain regular and dependable attendanceMaintain work area, tools, and equipmentOperate a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven toolsPerform minor building and facility maintenancePerform data entry in Maintenance Software to track repairsKeep shop and company tools clean and in good working orderOther duties as assignedQualifications:Valid Driver's License requiredPrior experience with truck, trailer, and/or vehicle repairStrong mechanical aptitudeDesire for a long-term career with an industry leading companyAbility to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environmentProactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departmentsMust be willing to work a flexible schedule (extended hours as required)Must have basic set of toolsSkills:The ideal candidate will possess a “can do" attitude with a “will do" work ethicMust have the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsForward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.