What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chassis Mechanic position at TRAC INTERMODAL?
Chassis Mechanic Summary:
The employee will be responsible to perform gate / estimate inspections and mechanical repairs in a depot type environment. The employee will be responsible to perform all types of chassis repairs including specifically brake jobs, welding, cutting with a torch and the use of standard repair tools to repair and/or replace chassis parts. The operator is expected to be knowledgeable of, and observe, all safety rules and TRAC policies and procedures
Chassis Mechanic Responsibilities:
- Daily review of safety rules
- Safe handling of chassis and other items engaged with the lift device
- Working knowledge chassis mechanics, usage and customary repair methods
- Communicating with management on space requirements, backlog of work, and inventory issues
- Perform live chassis inspections in and out gate with an EIR or handheld device
- Chassis inspections and writing repair estimates to TRAC repair criteria.
- Container chassis repairs of various and all types.
Chassis Mechanic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Experience in operating lift devices and yard trucks
- Ability to get certified for operating forklift type equipment
- Ability to read and write legibly
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time
- Ability to review a written plan and execute according to the stated standards
- Ability to work within a process oriented team atmosphere
- Ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team oriented work environment
- Ability to meet deadlines; prioritize workloads and handle multiple tasks
- Knowledge of AAR, IICL and DOT rules and criteria
- Must have experience and good welding skills
- Must meet minimum FMCSA requirements that are listed in the Special Position Requirements
Chassis Mechanic Special Position Requirements:
- This position may require periodic support of other local TRAC M&R activities
- Must have tool box and hand tools for container chassis repairs
FMCSA Inspection Requirements:
- Understand FMCSA container chassis inspection criteria and be able to identify defective components;
- Be knowledgeable of methods, procedures, tools and equipment used when performing an FMCSA chassis inspection;
- Be capable of performing an FMCSA chassis inspection by reason of experience, training, or both.
Mechanical FMCSA Brake Criteria:
- Understand the container chassis brake service or inspection task and can perform that task;
- Be knowledgeable of methods, procedures, tools and equipment used when performing a chassis brake service or inspection;
- Be capable of performing an FMCSA chassis brake inspection by reason of experience, training, or both.
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