Trailer Mechanic

R+L Carriers; San Lorenzo (CA); On-site; USD 100,433,000 - 102,266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Employee resorts

Job summary

R+L Carriers in Oakland, CA is seeking a Trailer Mechanic for a full-time role. The position offers an hourly range of $35.05 - $35.69 per hour and a Monday–Friday schedule with various shifts. PTO is available after the first 90 calendar days of employment.

The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining our trailers at the Oakland Service Center. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experienced in safety inspections and FMCSA compliance.
• Able to interpret technical manuals and diagrams.
• Experience repairing or replacing defective trailer parts.
• Skilled at testing equipment to meet specs and regulations.
• Experience with trailer PMs and repair tasks.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle manual tasks.
• Must own your own tools and be dependable.
• Willing to work in varying climate conditions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose trailer issues and perform repair work.
• Maintain trailers to ensure reliability and safety.
• Follow manufacturer specifications and regulations during servicing.

Skills

Safety inspections

Manual interpretation

Trailer repairs

Testing equipment

Trailer PMs

Lift 50 lbs

Own tools

Dependable

Climate conditions

Tools

Cetaris Maintenance Work Order System

Job description

Job Description

Trailer Mechanic, Hourly range is $35.05 - $35.69 hr.

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts

PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment

and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts

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

Company Culture

R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking

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
• We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the County of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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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