Mobile Trailer Technician - Job Description

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Additional Information

No roadside, services all done in secure lots

Main Job Responsibilities

Work with hand tools, perform tire services, and other duties delegated by Management.
Manage inventory control on the service truck and keep the vehicle stocked.
Perform preventative maintenance of trailers, servicing of trucks and trailers, DOT Inspections on trucks and trailers, minor engine diagnostics, and emissions systems troubleshooting.
Will drive service truck locally within 30 miles of our shop, perform repairs and preventative maintenance on spotted trailers in secure lots (no roadside), and pending weather conditions will assist in the shop.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience in working with hand tools, performing tire services, and other general shop upkeep and cleaning required.
Experience in preventative maintenance of trailers, servicing of trucks and trailers, DOT Inspections on trucks and trailers, minor engine diagnostics, and emissions systems troubleshooting highly preferred.
Two-year degree in Diesel Mechanics preferred, but not necessary.
2 years truck maintenance preferred, but not necessary.

Skills and Personal Characteristics

Physical Requirements

Work 8 hours per day 5 days per week with occasional overtime
Stand and walk on concrete surface constantly
Bend at knees frequently
Crouch and crawl on hands and knees frequently
Continuous use of hand tools with frequent pinching, grasping, twisting and bending
Frequent use of air-impact wrench: weight 33 pounds
Frequent work above shoulder level with tools and to manipulate parts
Must be able to lift 50 pounds on frequent basis and 100 pounds to waist height on occasional basis. Demonstrate proper use of mechanical lift aids is required.
Must be able to assist other in lifting or maneuvering parts up to 100 pounds on a rare occasion.
Must be able to push/pull 100 pounds/force on an occasional basis
Must be able to push/pull 20 pounds/force on frequent basis
Must be able to climb ladders safely when working on tractor-trailer
Must be able to walk up and down 9 steps on an occasional basis
Must be able to lift and operate a 22-pound sledge hammer on occasional basis
Must be able to maintain balance when standing at heights on a frequent basis
Must be able to communicate with drivers and shop foreman
Must be able to compress clutch pedal with approximately 70 pounds of push force
Must be able to climb in and out of tractor using various configurations of steps and handholds on a frequent basis
Must be able to reach away from body on continuous basis to use tools and manipulate parts
Must be able to work in the outside elements