Trailer Mechanic - Sign-on Bonus

Company: Merchants Distributors, LLC
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

Overview: The Trailer Mechanic performs skilled maintenance and repair on all areas of refrigerated and dry trailers. -ScheduleTuesday-Sat 3pm-11pm -Come join our team and enjoy great employee benefits! - -Here's what you have to look forward to - -

• Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pension Plan
• Sign on bonus for experienced mechanics - Responsibilities:
  • Proficient in Air Brake and Suspension.
  • Proficient in maintenance on all refrigeration units.
  • Preventative maintenance training.
  • Acceptable welding training or experience with major and minor trailer structure repair.
  • Replacing flooring, roof and side panels of trailers.
  • Changing cables, drums and operators of roll-up doors.
  • Trouble shooting and repairing of electrical wiring on trailer lights.
  • Attend and successfully complete any training as assigned by management.
  • Utilize company work order system for assignments and track time.
  • Helps other trailer mechanics in other technical areas as needed.
  • May be required to perform other tasks as assigned by Manager.
  • Working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation Qualifications:
    • 1-2 years of vocational/technical training in automotive, diesel or body repair programs and 1-2 years hands on diagnosis and repair
    • Air conditioning certified
    • ASE Certifications preferred in the following: Suspension, Air Brake, Diesel Engine; must obtain brake certification within 2 years of hire
    • Experience with electrical repair and diagnosis -
    • Preventative maintenance experience required
    • Proficient welding skills at either stick or MiG - steel or aluminum
    • Intermediate computer skills needed
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
    • Preventive maintenance training
    • CDL is preferred.
    • Must be able bend, twist, and lift up to 100+ lbs. and pass lifting test.
    • Work under the general direction of the Fleet Maintenance Manager.
    • Must have own basic tools and tool chest.#LI-VP1

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