What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Mechanic position at Hale Trailer?
Class A Trailer Mechanic
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc is a multi-location, full-service trailer dealership with an immediate opening at its Springfield, MA branch location. We are looking for a Class A Trailer Mechanic to join our team of trailer professionals. This is a great career opportunity if you enjoy a dynamic, fast paced work environment, offering a variety of repair, maintenance, and diagnostic assignments.
The Company offers competitive compensation and excellent medical, vision & dental benefits, paid holidays and vacation, life insurance, Company provided uniforms, short- and long-term disability, safety and service awards and a matching 401k plan. In addition, paid uniforms are provided, and this position is eligible for reimbursement programs for tools, safety eyewear and safety shoes.
Responsibilities:
Perform a wide variety of repairs, maintenance, installations, replacements, preventative maintenance, and diagnostic tasks for various makes and models of semi-trailers, reefer units, yard trucks, containers, field offices and related equipment in an efficient, timely, accurate, professional, and safe manner in accordance with all Company polices DOT, OSHA and other governmental standards and regulations.
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum 3 years of experience as a heavy-duty truck and trailer mechanic.
- Must have a strong knowledge regarding the safe handling and operation of trailers, tractors, containers, field offices, forklifts, power jacks, lift gates, power tools, trailer parts and supplies.
- Must have previous experience with refrigeration units, fabrication, suspensions, air brakes, electrical systems, hydraulics, body repairs and welding. Liftgate experience a plus.
- Must present a professional, highly motivated, positive, results oriented, problem-solving attitude.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Must have own hand tools.
- A Federal Certification Reefer HVAC Type II current core card would be a plus.
- Must adhere to all Company policies including safety policies.
- Must pass a standard pre-employment drug test.
Equal opportunity and E-Verify employer.
EOE-M/F