JOB DESCRIPTION - DALLAS TRAILER REPAIR CO.

TRAILER TECHNICIAN

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Salary: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour [Depending on experience]

Job Summary

This position is responsible for routine maintenance, diagnostics and repair on all trailers and related equipment. To succeed in this role, one should have a solid knowledge of basic mechanic’s tools, service, and diagnostic equipment, as well as strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and customer service skills, and be able to work independently or as a team member.

Mechanic Responsibilities

Inspect, analyze, and diagnose trailers and related equipment for mechanical issues, faulty and replacement parts.
Perform requested repairs according to industry standard.
Perform routine maintenance on trailers and related equipment.
Perform trailer body work and under-carriage work (e.g. air bag replacement, cross-members, dolly legs, tandem system)
Problem solve and document an action plan for all repairs and follow checklists and protocols while conducting repairs.
Ensure a safe, organized, and tidy workspace, including regularly cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.
Follow all health and safety rules and guidelines, as well as common sense safety practices.
Ability to work independently, as well as support coworkers, able to work as part of team and work well with co-workers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge-Based Requirements

ASE certifications highly desired but not required.
1-2 years of mechanical or equivalent experience (Denoted below*).

*Class A Mechanic = 5+ yrs experience. *Class B Mechanic = 3-5 yrs experience. *Class C Mechanic = 1-3 yrs experience.

Able to pass pre-employment knowledge/skill test to determine probability of job success and mechanical classification.
Proven mechanical acuity and basic math skills.
Must be able to read and write in English, as required for documentation of diagnosis and solutions.
Must have own tools plus Safety Glasses, Steel-toed shoes, and Hearing Protection.
Able to pass 10-year background check.
Able to pass drug test/medical physical exam

Physical Demands/Abilities performed throughout the duration of the work shift.

Heavy Work- Exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 50lbs of force frequently or up to 20lbs of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including other job-related items.
Walking/Standing for sustained periods of time.
Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using entire body
Stooping/Crouching – Bending body downward and forward by bending at the waist, legs, and spine.
Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
Kneeling/Crawling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) or moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Whole Hand/Fingers – Picking, pinching, typing with fingers and grasping with the fingers and palm.
Repetitive Motion – Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to others accurately and quickly when necessary.?
Hearing – Receiving detailed information through oral communication at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Vision – Close visual acuity to perform activities such as reading, using measurement devices, viewing electronic devices, assembling, inspecting small parts and/or operating machines and power tools, operate a motor vehicle and determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work performed.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a shop; both indoors and outdoors. Activities occur inside and outside and are subject to

work environments that are not climate controlled, weather, and hot/cold temperature changes, dirt, dust, soot and possibly mold, loud noise, and ladders to use for high heights. Potential hazards such as moving vehicles, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, high places, high heat, and exposure to chemicals, atmospheric conditions (e.g. fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases), or poor ventilation, or a workspace may be exposed to smoke residue, mold and mildew, contaminated water, or other unsanitary conditions, as well as being in closed quarters/confined spaces (e.g. crawl spaces, small, enclosed rooms, attics, etc.)

This is not an all-inclusive list of every job duty affiliated with the TRAILER TECHNICIAN position and Dallas Trailer Repair Co reserves the right to assign additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay

Life insurance

Shift availability:

Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Required Tools by Tech Classification:

Laborer

Tool Carry Box
Basic Wrench Set
Basic Socket Set
Pair Vice Grips
Pair Channel Locks
Impact Gun
Screwdriver Set
Basic Pliers Set
Needle Nose Pliers
Tape Measure
Hammer
Safety Glasses
Steel-toed shoes
Hearing Protection

Tech 1

Small Tool Box
1 1/8 Wrench & Deep Socket
15/16 Wrench & Deep Socket
Basic Socket Set
2 pair Vice Grips
2 pair Channel Locks
Pipe Wrench
Impact Gun
Die Grinder
Screwdriver Set
Pry Bar
Safety Glasses
Steel-toed shoes
Hearing Protection

Tech 2

Med Tool Box
Wrench Set to 1 1/4
Sockets deep & shallow to 1 1/4
2 Pair Vice Grips
2 Pair Channel Locks
Pipe Wrench large
Impact Gun
Die Grinder
Screwdriver Set
Allen Wrench Set
Torque Bits 25-45
Safety Glasses
Steel-toed shoes
Hearing Protection

Tech 3

Full Size Tool Box
Wrench Set to 1 1/4
Sockets deep & shallow to 1 1/4
4 Pair Vice Grips
4 Pair Channel Locks
2 Lrg C Clamps
2 Pair Channel Locks
Pipe Wrench
Impact Gun
Die Grinder
Screwdriver Set
Safety Glasses
Steel-toed shoes
Hearing Protection

Body Tech 1

Small Tool Box
Welding Hood
Welding Gloves
Striker
2 Small Vise Clamps
2 Big Vise Clamps
2 Pair Vise Grips
2 Med C Clamps
Chalk Line
Air Drill
Safety Glasses
Steel-Toed Shoes
Hearing Protection

Body Tech 2

Med Tool Box
Welding Hood
Welding Gloves
Striker
4 Small Vise Clamps
4 Med Vise Clamps
4 Lrg Vise Clamps
4 Lrg C Clamps
Chalk Line
Air Drill
Skill Saw
Safety Glasses
Steel-Toed Shoes
Hearing Protection

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience level:

1 year
2 years

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Night shift

Application Question(s):

Do you have your own tools? yes or no

Experience:

Trailer technician: 2 years (Preferred)
Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Edmond, OK 73013 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Dallas Trailer Repair Co.

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