Night Trailer Inspector

Prime, Inc.•Pittston Township, PA

4d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Prime, Inc. is seeking a hard-working, positive individual to inspect, maintain, and make minor repairs or adjustments to tractors and trailers, helping keep truck and trailer equipment at the company’s standards. This is an overnight position. The role includes inspecting equipment for DOT compliance and safe operating condition, maintaining and refueling equipment, and tracking Fuel and Inspection Bay inventory. The posted shifts are Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, 6 p.m.–6 a.m., with every other Wednesday off. The work involves heavy equipment and requires constant standing and frequent walking, head turning, stooping, squatting, reaching, and grasping. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 105 pounds and push and pull up to 115 pounds. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions and chemical odors. Steel-toed footwear and safety glasses are required in the shop. Prime provides required PPE at no cost and requires compliance with its PPE policies. Candidates must pass a job-specific post-offer physical before beginning employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or mechanical experience; alternatively, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must have a strong work history and mechanical knowledge.
Must be able to work nights and weekends and have a flexible schedule.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 105 pounds and push and pull up to 115 pounds.
Must pass a job-specific post-offer physical before beginning employment.
Must wear steel-toed footwear and safety glasses in the shop.
Must comply with Prime’s required PPE policies.

Nice To Haves

Industrial experience is a plus.
Tractor mechanic, diesel mechanic, HVAC, lube technician, or automotive technician experience is preferred but not required; training is available for candidates without experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect units entering and exiting the yard for mechanical compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
Inspect tires, lights, and other exterior components to ensure safe operating conditions.
Repair, replace, and adjust malfunctioning equipment to restore it to the operating condition specified in regulations and repair manuals.
Ensure timely and authorized movement of equipment.
Refuel equipment as required.
Track and account for Fuel and Inspection Bay inventory.
Perform DOT inspections.

Benefits

401(k) with an 80% match on the first 5%.
Insurance.
Up to 160 vacation hours per year.
Onsite gym and personal trainer.
Onsite salon, spa, and café.
Tuition reimbursement and a Bethel University discount for associates and dependents.
Free college certificate program for aspiring managers.
Growth opportunities in a promote-from-within culture, including opportunities in other shops, Road Assist, or Operations departments.
Unlimited overtime available.
Average pay of $55,000 based on performance and bonuses; top 20% of earners make over $65,000.