Trailer Mechanic Class 8 Trucks - Dayville - TransDirectUSA

Description

Trailer Mechanic Class 8 Trucks
Dayville, CT
*Direct-Hire*/*Full Benefits*/*Hourly Rate*/*Career Opportunities*
Company has been in business since 1932 providing delicious snacks and dips across the world. Due to continued growth and expansion into the market, we are currently accepting applications for Trailer Mechanics in Dayville, CT.
Compensation

• Hourly Pay $30.57 per hour.
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week.
• Typical work week is 40-50 hours per week.
• Annual tool allowance.
• Weekly paychecks

Benefits - Eligibility starts on FIRST DAY OF WORK

• 401(k); 401(k) matching
• Health, Vision, Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO (Personal and Vacation Days)
• Paid Holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

Work Schedule

• 5-day work week.
• Tuesday-Saturday (off Sunday & Monday) or Thursday-Monday (0ff Tuesday & Wednesday).
• Work 11:00pm-7:30am or until work is completed, typically 8-12 hours per day.
• Work schedule may change based on business needs; must be flexible with work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform preventative and as-needed maintenance of semi trailers.
• Interpret and follow work orders and technical manuals.
• Maintain schedules and document completed preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance; ensure work meets manufacturer's specifications according to FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations).
• Maintaining parts and yard organization (with direction from operations management) to ensure a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a trailer mechanic performing Preventive Maintenance Inspections and Repairs to dry storage trailers of multiple manufacturers in the Company Fleet.
• Must have air-brakes certification.
• Familiar with FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), and FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations), BIT (Basic Inspection of Terminals) inspections.
• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Candidate must provide his/her own tools.
• Potential of some commute and work in mobile shop locations (no road side) to satellite locations in company vehicle.
• Valid driver's license may be required with no suspensions and/or revocations in connection with a moving violation within the past three (3) years. No CDL required.