Tractor Trailer Mechanic

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet of tractors, trailers, forklifts, and related equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose failures, and use a range of shop tools to keep vehicles in top condition.

The role requires the ability to interpret maintenance orders, communicate with drivers and managers, and ensure proper documentation. OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards apply, with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems on tractors, trailers, forklifts, converter dollies, and other equipment.
• Knowledge of DOT, EPA, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze failures to mechanical components and parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine maintenance on Company fleet equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or other failures to tractors, trailers, forklifts or other equipment.
• Use of forklift, dolly, man-lift, vehicle hoist, hydraulic jacks, welding equipment, and other shop equipment.
• Properly complete work orders and related documentation within the Company's maintenance tracking software.
• Communicate effectively with both drivers and Managers to gather information needed to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Tests equipment after repairs are completed to ensure they're functioning as expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Mechanics are responsible for providing quality, timely, and cost-effective repair and general maintenance for fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, forklifts, convertor dollies, and other equipment that requires preventable maintenance, general repairs, modification and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine maintenance on Company fleet equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or other failures to tractors, trailers, forklifts or other equipment.
• Use of forklift, dolly, man-lift, vehicle hoist, hydraulic jacks, welding equipment, and other shop equipment.
• Properly complete work orders and related documentation within the Company's maintenance tracking software.
• Communicate effectively with both drivers and Managers to gather information needed to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Tests equipment after repairs are completed to ensure they're functioning as expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

LA County Additional Information

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Background check required under 49 CFR Part 391. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act

Pay Range: 34.00-36.50 per_hour, General Benefits:

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems on tractors, trailers, forklifts, converter dollies, and other equipment.
• Knowledge of DOT, EPA, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze failures to mechanical components and parts.

Physical Requirements

This position requires but is not limited to the following physical requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying tools, parts, and equipment up to 200 pounds.
• Regular use of hands and arms for handling tools, reaching overhead, and working in compact spaces.
• Adequate vision and hearing to communicate, detect equipment defects and follow Safety signals.

Working Environment

This position operates in various environments, including indoor dock/shop, enclosed vehicles, and outdoor areas. Work may occur in extreme temperatures, inclement weather, low-light conditions, in and around moving equipment or other personnel engaged in freight handling and maintenance operations.

Operating Schedule

• Days: Monday through Sunday (varies by business needs)Shifts: AM/PM " schedules are determined by operational requirements and subject to change.

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