Trailer Mechanic
Chicago - Midway, IL

*Hourly pay*/Monday-Friday*//*No weekends*/*Full Benefits*

Company is the leading provider of semi trailers for rent and lease in the U.S.. With about 50 locations company offers a fleet of about 90,000 trailers for rent and lease, including dry vans, flatbeds, reefers, chassis, and storage trailers.

Our people are the cornerstone of our success. Every branch has a hard-working and responsive customer service and operations team that takes pride in delivering on our promise of excellence. Due to continued growth, we are searching for Trailer Mechanic in Chicago-Midway, IL.

Compensation

• Hourly pay is up to $29.00/hour, based on experience
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week
• Typical work week is 40 hours
• Annual salary increased based on performance
• Bi-weekly paychecks

• Eligibility starts on first day of employment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life; Employee benefit contributions: $0-$50/month single, $250-$300/month family
• 6 sick days per year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Earn PTO (personal time off) per hours worked starting on first day of employment, up to 13 days the first year. Annual PTO increases with tenure.
• Generous 401K with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Heath Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness/Prescription Drug program

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday
  
• Typical work schedule 8am-5pm, work until completed
• Most work completed on-site, some off-site at customer locations. No road-side assistance.
• Some work completed inside the shop, some outside on work pad.
• Work schedule may change based on business needs; must be flexible with work schedule

• 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 1 year of experience with DOT inspections
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working specifically on semi trailers
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working on brakes
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing preventative maintenance program on semi trailers
• DOT medical card required or willing and able to obtain upon hire.
• Knowledge of air, electronic, braking, and suspension systems as well as general mechanical operation and/or light body repair
• 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 70 pounds (mainly, tires)
• Must have own tools
• Must have a valid and current US driver's license; no CDL required