Trailer Mechanic

Rural King; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural King is searching for a skilled trailer mechanic in Mattoon, Illinois, offering competitive pay and benefits. Candidates should possess technical skills, experience in diagnostics and repairs, and demonstrate leadership and problem-solving abilities in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

15% employee discount

Aggressive compensation

Family-maintained atmosphere

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working as a trailer mechanic.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections and diagnostic tests on vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle records and cleans maintenance equipment.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Technical Malfunction Detection

Operational Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in trailer mechanic or automotive engineering

Job description

WORK WHERE YOU SHOP AND GET 15% DISCOUNT-WE HIRE OUR CUSTOMERS!

We are seeking skilled team members that are searching for amazing possibility for growth, aggressive compensation, and benefits to those who want a profession and family-maintained atmosphere.

• Determines vehicle condition by concluding inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventative maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, -repairing, adjusting, assembling, disassembling and, replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, lighting to include wiring and lights, air brake systems to include brake chambers, slack adjusters, brake shoes, brake drums, air lines, valves, air tanks, glad hands, and all other parts associated with the air brake system. This will also include all DOT mandated items to include DOT bumpers and all required reflective tape applications, tires to include proper tread depth and inflation amounts, and structural integrity of the trailer body to include but not limited to holes, cross members, side posts and doors
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, painting, and maintaining decals.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies: performing preventative maintenance;
• Contains cost by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Other duties as assigned
• Bachelor's degree or an associate's degree or diploma in trailer mechanic or automotive engineering or any other related filed not required but preferred
• 1+ years of experience working-as a trailer mechanic
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
• Awareness of operational safety and DOT requirements and ability to apply and follow procedures and requirement per regulatory bodies.
• Ability to detect technical malfunctions in the machines
• Sound understanding of using all repair tools, equipment and testing machinery

About the company

Rural King Supply is a farm supply store based in Mattoon, Illinois, United States.

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