Trailer Repair, Fleet - TForce Freight

TForce Freight; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TFF Transportation Trailers is seeking a qualified trailer mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on trailers and converter dollies. The role requires diagnosing and repairing non-power equipment, with emphasis on air brake and electrical systems.

Candidates must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift and provide their own hand tools. Candidates should be US citizens or authorized to work in the US and have documented trailer mechanic experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb ladders and stairs during the day
• Work varying shifts, overtime as needed
• Lift up to 70 pounds; assist with up to 150 pounds
• Operate manual transmission and power tools
• Wear required PPE; PITO certification required
• Work in environments with varied temperatures and humidity; exposure to dust, chemicals and noise
• Collaborate in a diverse work environment and communicate safely
• Maintain proper job safety conditions and report issues as needed

Job description

Job Title

Trailer Repair, Fleet Operations

Job Summary

Candidate will possess personal knowledge and skills to perform preventative maintenance on TFF Transportation Trailers and Converter Dollies. Will properly diagnose and perform necessary repairs to non-power equipment, including air brake systems and electrical systems. Candidate must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift. Candidate must possess all personal tools required to perform the job and will be required to appropriate necessary hand tools as required by job assignment.

No Cdl Required.

Job 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.

Job Requirements

• U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.
• 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