Tractor/Trailer Mechanic

Packaging Corporation of America•Mason, MI

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Key Responsibilities Performs preventive maintenance on trailer equipment. Performs troubleshooting and root cause analysis of repair issues. Service and repair trailers. Utilizes manuals, work orders, hand and power tools, and measuring tools to complete tasks. Assembles, disassembles, repairs, replaces parts as needed. Electrical repairs and general maintenance. Welding and fabrication. Service and repair ABS systems. Ability to diagnose using computer diagnostic equipment. Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs. Reports all maintenance issues and malfunctions. Follows safety regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and minimum 2+ years of experience. Proven working experience as a mechanic working on semi-trucks and trailers. You will need to have a variety of hands on skills You will need to know how to safely operate and maintain your equipment Experience in repair and maintenance of semi-trailers Knowledge of air brakes and electrical systems on semi-trailers Experience using hand and power tools Own a basic tool set Able to work in a shop environment Able to lift 50 pounds Reliable transportation Attention to detail in all aspects of the job Knowledge and Skills Good organizational skills and attention to detail. Good customer service skills. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with customers and colleagues. Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment. Specialized driver's license(s), such as commercial driver's license preferred. Master Heavy Duty Mechanic certification for the state of Michigan- preferred or able to obtain within 1 year of hire date. Repair specialty required: HDT Engine Repair- Gasoline HDT Engine Repair- Diesel HDT Drivetrain HDT Brakes and Braking Systems HDT Suspension and Steering Systems HDT Electrical Systems

Requirements

Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and minimum 2+ years of experience.
Proven working experience as a mechanic working on semi-trucks and trailers.
You will need to have a variety of hands on skills
You will need to know how to safely operate and maintain your equipment
Experience in repair and maintenance of semi-trailers
Knowledge of air brakes and electrical systems on semi-trailers
Experience using hand and power tools
Own a basic tool set
Able to work in a shop environment
Able to lift 50 pounds
Reliable transportation
Attention to detail in all aspects of the job
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good customer service skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with customers and colleagues.
Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
HDT Engine Repair- Gasoline
HDT Engine Repair- Diesel
HDT Drivetrain
HDT Brakes and Braking Systems
HDT Suspension and Steering Systems
HDT Electrical Systems

Nice To Haves

Specialized driver's license(s), such as commercial driver's license preferred.
Master Heavy Duty Mechanic certification for the state of Michigan- preferred or able to obtain within 1 year of hire date.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance on trailer equipment.
Performs troubleshooting and root cause analysis of repair issues.
Service and repair trailers.
Utilizes manuals, work orders, hand and power tools, and measuring tools to complete tasks.
Assembles, disassembles, repairs, replaces parts as needed.
Electrical repairs and general maintenance.
Welding and fabrication.
Service and repair ABS systems.
Ability to diagnose using computer diagnostic equipment.
Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.
Reports all maintenance issues and malfunctions.
Follows safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.