Trailer Mechanic

R+L Carriers, Inc.; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Employee resorts

Job summary

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for a Trailer Mechanic at our Maybrook, NY Service Center. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining trailers, with a focus on safety inspections and compliance.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, evenings (4:00 pm to 2:30 am), offering a sign-on bonus of 2500 USD and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO and access to employee resorts. Qualified candidates should own their tools and be able to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience performing FMCSA safety inspections and documenting compliance.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals for repair guidance.
• Proven experience repairing or replacing defective parts.
• Capability to test equipment to meet specs and regulations.
• Experience with trailer PMs and general repairs.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must own and carry your own tools.
• Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work in varying climate conditions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair trailer systems to meet manufacturer specs.
• Perform maintenance tasks and safety checks on trailers.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA and company regulations.

Skills

FMCSA safety inspections

Interpret manuals

Repair experience

Equipment testing

Trailer PMs

Lifting 50 lbs

Own tools

Dependability

Adaptability

Tools

Cetaris Maintenance

Welding

Job description

Trailer Mechanic

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Trailer Mechanics at our Maybrook, NY. Service Center.

Trailer Mechanic-Hourly Range is $31.92 - $40.27/hr. - Full-Time, Monday – Friday 4:00 pm to 2:30 am

*$2500 SIGN ON BONUS* - $1250 at the successful completion of 90 calendar days of employment - $1250 at the successful completion of 180 calendar days of employment

Available PTO may be used immediately upon hire and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts.

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Job Description

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Trailer Mechanics at our Maybrook, NY. Service Center. As a Trailer Mechanic, your responsibilities will include the diagnostic process, repair work, and overall maintenance of our trailers.

Requirements

• Experienced in performing safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documents required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), company, and any other Federal, State, or Local regulations
• Must be able to Interpret technical manuals
• Must have experience in repairing or replacing defective parts, components, or systems
• Experience in testing equipment for proper performance and to ensure that the work meets manufacturer’s specifications and legislated regulations
• Experience in trailer PMs and repairs
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must own your own tools
• Must be dependable
• Must be prepared to work in climate situation when needed.

Preferred

• Experience using Cetaris Maintenance Work Order System
• Welding
• Experience driving yard tractor/trailers
• Previous experience working on Class 8 commercial vehicles
• Sheet metal and composite panel repair

Benefits

R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

About Us

R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.

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