Trailer Maintenance Mechanic

Albertsons•Portland, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Albertsons Safeway is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that include: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos. The Supply Chain Department has an opening for a Truck Mechanic. This position is located in Portland, OR. Responsible to ensure that all repairs are performed according to Company maintenance guidelines and DOT rules and regulations, in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

Must supply own tools with the proper tool box, including air tools.
Must possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in heavy duty tractor/trailer repair.
May require valid DOT physical card and a drivers' license and may need certification in the use of refrigerants and recycling equipment.
Manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance are required.
Frequently working with body over at the waist, in kneeling or squatting position working or reaching with arms at or above shoulder height while performing all repairs.
Frequently lifting and/or using a maximum force for replacement parts from 1 to 100 pounds.
Must be able to stand, walk and work in close quarters, prone or awkward positions for lengthy periods; operate heavy garage repair equipment and work on ladders; perform required mechanical repairs on diesel trucks and trailers; drive tractor truck and 53-foot or doubles combination semi-trailer.
Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities as well as working with heavy machinery.
Ability to work with a variety of test equipment, tools, lube equipment, on-board computers and other working equipment.
Ability to apply required use and safety knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills are helpful.
Prefer working knowledge Volvo VN series tractors are desirable.
Prefer working knowledge Diesel engines
Prefer experience as a mechanic
Prefer knowledge Volvo Tech-Tool diagnostic program.
Prefer working knowledge XRS.
Certification in airbrakes.
A/C Certification is desirable.
Strong associate relations, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance checks on all tractors every 30,000 miles and trailers every three months as indicated on the preventative maintenance schedule.
Repair any equipment problems answer drivers' telephone requests for assistance with equipment failure while out on the road.
Maintain and repair all equipment to include engine, electrical, drive train, suspension, body and fender, etc.
Follow company procedures.
Ensure a safe work environment.
Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity.
Ability to complete appropriate documents in an efficient and legible manner.
Mechanics must have the ability to drive a repair vehicle off the premise to perform emergency repairs on the road.
Must be able to work full time with the ability to work any shift and be on call 24 hours per day.