Trailer Mechanic

Prime, Inc.•Springfield, MO

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Prime Inc. is hiring a Trailer Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain trailers and related equipment. The position offers performance-based pay, bonuses, and unlimited overtime, with a three- or four-day work week. Training is available for candidates with limited experience, and the company provides advancement and continued education opportunities. Mechanics work in equipped shops and may need to work in another department temporarily or semi-permanently to meet staffing needs. The role includes mechanical, structural, electrical, and safety-system repairs, preventive maintenance, and DOT inspections. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions and chemical odors. The shop follows hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs aligned with applicable OSHA requirements.

Requirements

Strong work history.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Ability to acquire basic hand tools and a toolbox by the end of the training period, approximately 60 to 90 days.
High school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of constant standing, handling, and forward reaching; frequent walking, head turning, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, hand control, and power gripping.
Ability to lift 100 pounds and push and pull 50 pounds.
Wear steel-toed footwear and safety glasses in the shop.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability to pass a job-specific post-offer physical before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Read job orders and listen to trailers in operation to identify malfunctions and plan work procedures.
Observe and listen to machines and equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine repairs or adjustments.
Raise vehicles with hydraulic jacks or hoists to access mechanical units underneath.
Dismantle machines or equipment to inspect parts or remove defective components.
Inspect protective guards, loose bolts, and specified truck safety devices, and make adjustments.
Replace, repair, or reproduce defective parts using metal stock.
Reline and adjust brakes, align front ends, repair or replace shock absorbers, and solder radiator leaks.
Assemble and test-operate machines to verify that malfunctions have been corrected.
Fabricate lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices from blueprints or schematic drawings.
Maintain and lubricate machine tools and equipment.
Repair bodywork and structural features on equipment.
Perform routine preventive maintenance services.
Perform electrical diagnostics and repair or replace safety-system parts.
Perform DOT inspections and meet federal and state repair requirements.
Clean tools and the work area.
Work in other departments temporarily or semi-permanently as staffing needs require, subject to verification of the applicable job requirements.

Benefits

Performance-based pay; the posting states the top 20% of mechanics earned over $87,000 and the overall average salary is $75,000.
Bonuses and unlimited overtime.
Three- or four-day work week.
Paid time off accruals.
Up to $1,500 to equip yourself with tools of the trade.
Health insurance benefits at reasonable rates.
HSA benefits.
Dental and vision plans.
Accident, short-term disability, and life insurance options.
401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match.
Wellness program that pays associates to be healthy.
Yearly work apparel, including bibs, steel-toed boots, coats, or shirts.
Continued education opportunities, including OEM education, HVAC certification, and college tuition reimbursement.
Advancement opportunities.