Trailer Mechanic

Hourly Pay:$25.00/hr.Shift(s):2nd Shift: Monday - Friday - 2:00PM - 10:30PMLocation:Richmond, IL , 60071
48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America. We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. 48forty Solutions is truly Pallet Management Made Simple. Our workforce is the heart and soul of our business.

Summary

The Trailer Mechanic will have a wide skill set that encompasses multiple trades, combining the roles of an electrician, carpenter, welder, and mechanic. They will possess versatile interests and can quickly learn how to troubleshoot new and existing equipment as well as repair and maintain all trailers and trailer accessories within the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot new and existing equipment
• Quick response to urgent maintenance needs of any kind
• Inspection of wiring, repairs, and troubleshooting of equipment is necessary to ensure transportation operations run smoothly
• Repair damaged trailers and maintain safety specific functions such as trailer brakes and drums
• Perform annual inspections of trailer to ensure DOT compliance
• Address any issue found during daily driver inspections to ensure trailer safety
• Support other maintenance functions including light PM work on forklifts

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working on Commercial DOT certified trailers
• Working knowledge of FHWA safety requirements
• Basic knowledge of electrical wiring, carpentry, welding and mechanical knowledge of trailer systems
• Knowledge of Low Voltage Electrical systems. Knowledge of wiring trailer lights and welding skills are needed for the position.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with all employees, contractors, and general public
• Attention to detail to ensure all jobs and tasks are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked
• Able to work on your own with little to no supervision
• PHYSICAL Stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on systems
• Able to comfortably climb, stand, and lift as needed to complete the functions of the job
• Brake Certification preferred
• Forklift/Automobile maintenance experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Long-Term Career Advancement
• Great Team Environment
• PTO
• Full-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
• Annual Clothing Allowance

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate.
• Repetitively lift up to 75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths in time.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• The noise level in the work environment depends on location.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.
• Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

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