Trailer Mechanic

Depot Connect International; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA option

FSA option

Life insurance

EAP

Parental leave

Referral program

Tool purchase program

Safety program

ASME welder cert support

Job summary

Depot Connect International is seeking a DOT-certified Trailer Mechanic for our Port Allen, LA location. The role requires 2-4+ years of tank and/or trailer repair experience and offers a pay range of $24.00 to $38.00 per hour, with shifts Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

The successful candidate will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems on tank trailers, perform tank service and suspension work, and ensure DOT HM183 compliance.

Qualifications

• Diagnose failures and repair mechanical/electrical systems on tank trailers.
• Tank service and repair experience.
• Trailer suspension installation and repair.
• Experience with air brake systems and repairs.
• TIG welding experience (optional).
• Inspect tanks/trailers to align with DOT HM183 standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems on tank trailers.
• Perform tank service and trailer suspensions repairs.
• Inspect and ensure DOT HM183 compliance during inspections.

Skills

Tank trailer repair

Electrical systems

Air brake systems

Welding (TIG)

DOT HM183 compliance

Hazmat awareness

Job description

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Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.

We are currently searching for DOT certified Trailer Mechanic with 2-4+ years of tank and/or trailer repair and skin repair experience for our Port Allen, LA location!

Shift Hours: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay Range: $24.00 to $38.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

(Skill-based pay rate reviews and potential increases every 6 months.)

Demonstrated skill in most of the following areas:

• The ability to diagnose failures and make repairs on mechanical, electrical or other various systems on a tank trailer.
• Tank service and repair
• Trailer suspension installation and repair
• Experience with air brake systems and repairs
• TIG aluminum, stainless or carbon welding experience (optional)
• Ability to effectively and efficiently inspect tanks and trailers to align with DOT standards (HM183, hazmat)

Physical Demands:

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• With assistance, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to fit through a tank trailer manhole
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Optional health savings account & flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tool purchase program
• Effective and proven safety program
• Resources to become a national board ASME certified welder