Semi-Trailer Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION - DALLAS TRAILER REPAIR CO.

TRAILER TECHNICIAN

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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.

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.

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