Trailer Mechanic Service Technician

McGriff Tire & Service; Cantonment (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McGriff Tire & Service is seeking a Trailer Mechanic to perform routine maintenance and repairs on semi-trailers, including brakes, electrical, tires, floors and welding. The role requires mechanical aptitude, DOT compliance, and willingness to work outdoors as needed; in-person at our Cantonment, FL facility.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair trailers, lift up to 75 lbs, maintain safety standards, and participate in training.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined with experience in semi-trailer repairs (brakes, electrical, floor, tires, welding).
• Experience with DOT inspections and safety regulations.
• ASE certifications desired, not required.
• Clean MVR, pass DOT physical and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments on trailing equipment per manufacturer and company schedules.
• Inspect and repair trailers in areas such as brakes, electrical, tires, floors, welding, hydraulics.
• Access all areas of equipment to perform maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain shop safety and cleanliness, follow DOT, EPA, OSHA rules.
• Participate in company training and adhere to policies.
• Attend daily to assigned location and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Education

ASE certifications (desired)

Tools

Oxy/Acetylene welding

ARC welding

MIG welding

Welding tools

Job description

Trailer Mechanic

• Must be mechanically inclined. Prefer experience in all phases of semi-trailer repairs such as brakes, electrical, floor repair, tires, welding, hydraulics, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications work, etc. Also, experience in DOT inspections, welding, tires new and repairing, change (mount & dismount).
• Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on trailing equipment in compliance with manufacturers and company schedules.
• Access any area of the equipment to perform necessary maintenance (including: inspect and perform work in, on or under parts of trailers).
• Safely walk & stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery (including working outdoors in inclement weather).
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally).
• Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat & kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
• Responsible for shop cleanliness, safety and compliance.
• Apply knowledge and work in accordance with DOT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), interstate Authority, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other rules and regulations as required.
• Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation.
• Follow McGriff policy and procedures in making all repairs.
• Participate in company training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location.
• General trailer repair and knowledge
• Previous or current ASE certifications desired, not required.
• Basic welding skills such as Oxy/Acetylene, ARC and MIG desired
• Must have clean MVR, Drug Test, pass DOT physical.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00+ per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shift

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person