Trailer Mechanic I

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs or replaces malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical transportation equipment.
• Performs PM inspections to look for lube at every grease fitting and potential repair needs and to change oil/filters as needed.
• Assists with performing services on brake system inspecting brake chambers, slack adjusters, brake kits, etc.
• Assists with the replacement of crossmembers, dolly legs, and doors.
• Interprets diagnostic test results using dials, gauges and other computer equipment.
• Completes routine DOT inspections and documents accordingly.
• Inspects batteries, brake assemblies, bearings, etc. and replaces as necessary.
• Follows inspection procedure checklist in order to perform vehicle inspections on Company tractors and trailers.
• Test drives vehicles to diagnose malfunctions.
• Inspects brake systems and related parts to ensure proper functionality.
• Provides routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and parts.
• Disassembles and re-assembles equipment and vehicle parts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of federal and state regulations related to tractor and trailer requirements and associated environmental issues.
• Intermediate knowledge of warranty policies and procedures for trailer trucks.
• Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and applicable Company policies.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to safely operate an oxyacetylene torch.
• Ability to operate a trailer
• Ability to successfully complete mechanical aptitude and other maintenance related evaluations.
• Ability to use power tools, precision hand tools, box cutters, cutting torches and welders.
• Ability to safely operate heavy machinery/ hazardous equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
• Ability to research information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
• Ability to reason, form concepts, and recognize and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage time.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity.
• Ability to work on-call and flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• May be required to drive in accordance with the BGC Driver Policy.
• Must have visual capability to see up close and far distances.
• Must have auditory capability to hear and understand information given whether directly through a headset unit, over the intercom, and/or the ability to hear warning signals/sounds, hazardous sounds, etc.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• One or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• Current DOT Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), A/C Certification, Brake Inspector Certification, and Vehicle Inspector License required.
• Minimum of 21 years of age required.
• Completion of vocational or technical school preferred.

Physical Demands

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel or squat.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 100 lbs.
• Occasionally required to use fine finger movements (ex. typing or sorting).
• Attendance at work is required.

Work Context and Environment

• Work is generally performed in a tractor/trailer maintenance facility.
• Frequently exposed to outside temperatures and weather.
• Frequently exposed to industrial odors, fumes and dust.
• Occasionally exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents, heights or confined spaces (ex. air vents or crawl spaces).
• Moderate to loud noise level.