Trailer Mechanic

Waste Connections•Malvern, IA

3d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Loess Hills Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a safety-conscious Trailer Mechanic in Malvern, Iowa. The role pays $27–$34 per hour, depending on experience, and has a stated schedule of 7 a.m.–4 p.m. The mechanic inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs trailers and related systems and components, including brakes, suspensions, wheel ends, bearings, lighting, wiring, air systems, doors, floors, landing gear, tires, and panels. The position may also involve basic welding and fabrication, recordkeeping, and communicating equipment concerns to supervisors. The employee is expected to follow safety procedures and keep tools and the work area clean, organized, and safe. Work may take place indoors in a shop or outdoors at the landfill. The job involves strenuous physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds, and may require working in awkward or tight positions with greasy or dirty tools. Exposure may include outdoor weather, frequent wet or humid conditions, fumes, and vibration; noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate service and technical information.
Working knowledge of air brakes, suspension systems, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance.
Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and complete repairs safely.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
Must own personal tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous trailer, diesel, heavy-equipment, automotive, or related mechanical experience is preferred.
Experience with welding and fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspect trailers and identify mechanical, structural, and electrical issues.
Perform preventive maintenance and routine safety inspections.
Diagnose and repair trailer brake systems, suspensions, wheel ends, bearings, and related components.
Troubleshoot and repair trailer lighting, wiring, and electrical systems.
Repair or replace doors, floors, landing gear, mud flaps, panels, and other trailer components.
Perform air brake and air system repairs.
Complete basic welding and fabrication when required.
Replace tires and perform wheel-end repairs as needed.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and completed repairs.
Keep tools and the work area clean, organized, and safe.
Follow company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Communicate equipment concerns and needed repairs to supervisors.