Trailer Mechanic

Depot Connect International; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

9–15 paid holidays

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Referral program

Tool purchase program

Safety program

ASME welder certification support

Job summary

Depot Connect International in Salem, IL is seeking a Trailer Mechanic to service and repair tank trailers. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and other systems, perform tank service and repair, and install trailer suspensions. The role offers a Monday–Friday shift, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with pay ranging from $19.00 to $36.00 per hour depending on experience; biannual skill reviews are available. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing failures and making repairs on mechanical, electrical, or other systems on a tank trailer.
• Tank service and repair experience is required.
• Trailer suspension installation and repair proficiency is needed.
• Experience with air brake systems and repairs is important.
• Willingness to learn MIG/TIG welding on aluminum, stainless or carbon welding experience is desired.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnose failures

Tank service & repair

Trailer suspension

Air brakes

MIG/TIG welding

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 a Trailer Mechanic for our Salem, IL location!

Shift Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Pay Range: $19.00 to $36.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

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

Demonstrated skill in most of the following areas:

• Mechanical skills and abilities


• 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


• Willingness to learn how to MIG/TIG weld on aluminum, stainless or carbon welding experience

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