About this opportunity
Express Employment Professionals Defunct lists this Trailer Mechanic opportunity in el paso, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Trailer Mechanic
A company in Central El Paso needs a Trailer Mechanic. A Trailer Mechanic diagnoses, repairs, and maintains mechanical and electrical systems on trailers (dry vans, flatbeds, reefers, chassis) ensuring safety and compliance, involving tasks like brake/suspension work, welding, electrical fixes, preventative maintenance, and using diagnostic tools, requiring physical stamina, a valid driver's license, and often technical training or experience.
Primary Functions:
· Inventory trailers at the terminal at beginning of workday.
· Conduct monthly inspections (30/60/90 day and annual) of all trailers and record findings.
· Identify and prioritize repairs (scheduled/unanticipated) based on the delivery demands. Repairs will include mechanical, structural, and electrical work on brakes, suspension, air lines, replacement of product/chemical valves (internal/external), replacement of faulty lighting/reflectors,
· Inspect tires and monitor wear for irregularities to maximize tire life.
· Refuel (weekly) each of four towable air compressors.
· Keep a small fleet of equipment (2 forklifts, 1 Kubota UTV, 1 electric golf cart) running well.
· Inspect railroad track gauge (width) and stability to ensure railcars don't derail.
· Manage time well to accomplish tasks as schedules change.
· Work well with others in a team environment or by yourself as needed.
· Need to keep tools and equipment in good working order.
· Be willing to accomplish other duties assigned all while wearing the proper PPE for the task.
Qualifications:
· Pass pre-employment/random drug testing, as well as background investigation.
· Commitment to company safety policies and procedures.
· High school graduate or equivalent.
· Able to work in an outdoor environment year-round.
· Possess a valid driver license.
· Must have a stable work history.
· Able to work flexible hours.
· Self-starter that can solve problems independently.
· Occasionally work more than 8 hours as needed.
· Be mechanical or logical in a thought process of product and air flow.
· Must display accuracy with letter and number combinations.
· Basic smartphone and computer skills.
Worksite address
el paso, TX, 88568, US
Who can apply
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