Truck Inspector

Mercer Transportation•Louisville, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Louisville, KY and ranked among the top carriers in the U.S., Mercer Transportation has earned a reputation as one of the nation's leading owner operator companies. For over forty years, Mercer has built a family on the foundation of honesty, professional freedom and experience. Truck drivers are essential to our country’s economy because they haul products and materials throughout all states. Without truck drivers, businesses and consumers would not have what they need. Truck Inspectors (QA Technicians) help Mercer keep our truck driver’s vehicles and trailers in compliance with Dept. of Transportation requirements. If you are considering becoming a Quality Assurance Technician, you might be wondering what exactly this position involves.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Mechanical knowledge of diesel engine commercial vehicles is a plus.
Previous inspections experience in any other areas (home, auto, structural, mechanical/electrical) is also a plus.
General knowledge of cars/trucks/commercial equipment is preferred and recommended.

Responsibilities

Conduct vehicle safety inspections of new and used commercial motor vehicles in accordance with federal regulations and state law.
Ensure all trucks and trailers operated by our drivers are safe and Department of Transportation compliant.
Performs truck inspections in accordance with the Department of Transportation.
Install Electronic Logging Device (ELD's) and dash cameras into Commercial Motor Vehicles.
Keeps up with inventory of ELD’s and dash cameras and preps them for installation.
Performs data entry and files inspections and maintenance reports.
Maintains inspection and maintenance files.
Performs truck inspection orientations for all new contractors/agents/employees.
Notifies contractors of repair options if needed.
Receives copies of DOT inspections, audits them, signs a copy to send back to the state and makes a copy to send to the log department.
Work within a system designed to handle drivers from the orientation process through the duration of their contract with Mercer regarding inspections.
Management of hundreds of truckers a year and working with our recruiters through orientation and maintaining paperwork in the drivers’ files.
Resolve most maintenance issues by taking independent actions and calculated risks without supervision.
Efficiently answer and respond to questions regarding projects and promptly respond to customer needs.
Develop an in-depth understanding of the truck-driving industry and remain current on truck maintenance, DOT safety regulations, systems and procedures.
Seek opportunities to improve processes and implements creative solutions.
Report employee activity to manager to assist in performance planning.