Night-Shift Trailer Mechanic: Maintain & Repair Fleet

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

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation is seeking a full-time Trailer Mechanic to join the maintenance team, performing vehicle, trailer, and equipment repairs in a fast-paced shop environment. You will follow DOT regulations and FA policies while delivering high customer service.

Duties include evaluating equipment status, performing repairs, and maintaining tools and workspace. A valid driver's license and basic tools are required, with a willingness to work varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Prior experience with truck, trailer, and/or vehicle repair.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Desire for a 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 team relationships with all support departments.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (extended hours as required).
• Must have basic set of tools.

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 various analysis and inspections of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• Maintain work area, tools, and equipment.
• Operate a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
• Perform minor building and facility maintenance.
• Perform data entry in Maintenance Software to track repairs.
• Keep shop and company tools clean and in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostic tools

Safety consciousness

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

Forward Air Corporation is seeking a full-time Trailer Mechanic to join the maintenance team, performing vehicle, trailer, and equipment repairs in a fast-paced shop environment. You will follow DOT regulations and FA policies while delivering high customer service.

Duties include evaluating equipment status, performing repairs, and maintaining tools and workspace. A valid driver's license and basic tools are required, with a willingness to work varying shifts.