Trailer Mechanic

Description

Leonard's Express is looking to expand its operations in Farmington, NY. As a family owned and operated company, we want you to feel like part of the family. We need Trailer Technicians. This is an immediate opening. Even if you are just starting out, we can train you. If you are looking for a chance to use your skills to the fullest, or learn some more, we have a place for you!

We are offering:

• Salary from $19 to $25 an hour based on experience
• Full-time
• Full benefits (health, dental, & vision)
• This is a day shift position
• Uniforms are provided
• Boot & tool allowance
• 401(k) with company match
• EAP and paid life insurance

Full Job Details

Leonard's Express, Inc. in Farmington, NY is looking for a Trailer Technician. Maintenance experience with Thermo King or Carrier is a plus. The ideal employee should display readiness to diagnose equipment failures and have the skills to repair equipment in accordance with the Leonard's safety standards for all of the equipment assigned to the Farmington terminal. Additionally, the Trailer Technician plays a role in the ongoing day-to-day functions of Leonard's Express. The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical trailer malfunctions
• Utilizes gauges, special tools and specialized equipment to diagnose mechanic failure and problems, can operate shop equipment
• Reads schematics associated with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
• Adjusts brakes, replaces linings, drums, cams and bushings
• Completes wheel alignment installs and balance wheels
• Constructs, maintains or services shop equipment when necessary
• Preforms preventative trailer maintenance inspections
• Follows all safety protocols to include wearing protective gear and maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Provides quality repairs and achieves time per repair standards
• Maintains compliance to parts procedures
• Experience with wall repair, skins and door replacement
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Based on the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the Trailer Technician should have a number of professional skills and abilities:

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills. Provide positive interaction with peers, leaders and internal customers
• Sound organizational, records management, time management skills, and attention to detail
• The ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities, meet assigned deadlines, and manage the related stress
• Have the desire to learn shop procedures and technical information, take initiative

Based on the technical and professional responsibilities of the position, the Trailer Technician is required to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of 1 year experience with 53'/48' equipment with component training certifications or trailer tech certification
• Working knowledge of suspension system including air bags
• Own basic set of tools
• Brake certification, we can provide
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Physical and manual dexterity skills

The Trailer Technician is primarily located work environment with moderate to loud noise levels. Physical requirements include:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently plus lift and/or move up to 75 pounds on occasion with assistance
• Must be on time for all scheduled shifts and work all scheduled days. Provide proper notice and reason in case you are unable to work all scheduled days.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Benefits

This position offers an excellent benefits package (401K, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and more). This is a first shift position.

This position is located at 6070 Collett Road Farmington, NY.

About Us

Leonard's Express is a family-owned transportation provider located in Farmington, NY with additional offices located throughout the United States. We provide transportation solutions for a wide range of customers that encompass many industries. With our state of the art technology and our dedicated staff, we are able to provide our customers with dependable, diversified and creative logistics solutions that are responsive and cost-effective.

Our company offers a variety of unique and exciting professional opportunities in New York, North Carolina, Delaware, Idaho and across the nation. At Leonard’s Express you will be joining a team of highly skilled and dedicated individuals. Whether you have a background in Class A driving, customer service, finance, human resources, information technology, maintenance, operations, recruiting, sales, settlement, or safety we have a role for you.

Leonard's Express is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $19 - $25