Trailer Mechanic — 2nd/3rd Shift, No CDL Required

TForce Freight; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TFF Transportation is seeking a Trailer Repair technician to perform preventative maintenance on trailers and dollies, diagnose and repair non-power equipment, including air brakes and electrical systems.

Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift is required; candidates must bring their own tools and be prepared to acquire any additional tools as needed per assignment, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Current documented trailer mechanic experience.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer.
• Possess a full complement of personal hand tools.
• Employer will not sponsor visas for position.

Responsibilities

• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, stand, walk, and turn/pivot frequently throughout the duration of the workday.
• Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs.
• Sitting required infrequently throughout the duration of the workday.
• Lift, lower, push, pull, leverage and manipulate equipment and/or packages weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Assist in moving packages or equipment up to 150 pounds.
• Simple hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Operate standard/manual transmission.
• Operate power, pneumatic tools.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Must meet all requirements to be Power Industrial Truck Operations (PITO) certified.
• Work in an environment with variable temperatures and humidity (climatic conditions), exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, and noise, outside inclement weather.
• Work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.

Skills

Trailer maintenance

Diagnostic tools

Personal tools

PITO certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Scan tools

Job description

TFF Transportation is seeking a Trailer Repair technician to perform preventative maintenance on trailers and dollies, diagnose and repair non-power equipment, including air brakes and electrical systems.

Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift is required; candidates must bring their own tools and be prepared to acquire any additional tools as needed per assignment, with emphasis on safety and reliability.