Trailer Mechanic at Crowley Personnel LLC in Jacksonville, Florida

Job Description:

OUR PEOPLE: We deliver positive results and experiences for our partners by first empowering our people. Our industry experts are singularly skilled at what they do and equally adept at bringing their skills together to build solutions stronger than the sum of their parts. Our inclusion and employee-centric focus make for a workplace that provides valuable services and experiences.

THE CROWLEY WAY: Guided by our three values: integrity, sustainability and drive, we believe in and celebrate the power of collaboration between people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to achieve business and personal goals. We support the development of our people and are committed to growing together, inclusively.

SUMMARY: Responsible for structure repairs and maintenance for all mechanics on trailers, containers, and chassis.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts regular on-site inspections of trailers, containers, chassis, and other related equipment to determine needed repairs. Troubleshoots and makes appropriate repairs, including electrical and brake systems, landing gear, suspension, tires, and wheel group.

PAY: As Per Contract

HOURS: Monday thru Friday 11:30am - 8pmEXPERIENCE: Must have verifiable Trailer Mechanic work experience, specializing in Trailer & Container repairs and be able to furnish references of former employers specializing in chassis & trailer repair. Be able to identify and/or repair the following:

- All General Maintenance: Repair ICC bumpers, mudflaps & brackets, manifest or registration holders, gladhands, crank handles, landing gear cross shaft, free-up brakes, and slack adjusters.

- Electrical System: Must know D.O.T lighting requirements and regulations and be able to diagnose/trouble shoot lighting problems in a reasonable time and know color code.

- Brake System: Must know D.O.T. brake system requirements/regulation and be able to diagnose/trouble brake system problems and all types of brake repairs preventative maintenance. RE: brake jobs, cam bushing, etc.

- Landing Gear: Trouble shooting inoperable landing gear before replacing any landing gear. Replace complete landing gear assembly, mounting brackets, leg braces, sandshoes and housings, etc.

- Suspension: Repair or replacement of springs, radius rods, spring angers and equalizers, U-bolts, complete axle. Must know how to properly align tandems.

- Wheel Group: Replace spoke wheels, oil/grease hubcaps, wheel seals and bearings. Must know how to identify bad bearings and races.

- Tires: Be able to identify and report any of the following tire defects:

* Flat or over/under inflated * Severe weather checking 2/32" or deeper

* Kissing * Blowout

* 2/32" or less tread depth * Mismatched tires

* Cap separation * Abnormal wear

* Cut through cord side walls * Proper rim & lock ring application

- Structure Repairs: The following is a list of structure repairs that are required and preferred for all mechanics on trailers, containers, and chassis.

Preferred

* Splice, patch, or insert side panel * Roof splices, patches, or inserts

* Corner post/radius panel-splices, patches, or inserts

* Roof bow replacements * Nose rail, corner cap, and corner casting replacement

* Repair door * Crossmember - replacement or inserting

* Floor sections (laminated oak, apitong, marine plywood for containers)

* Minor reefer body repairs-foaming, patching, etc. * Paint requirements and specs

* All types of welding-aluminum, steel, MIG welding machine

* Complete side panel replacement. Corner post/radius panel-replacement

* Top/bottom rail splices, plating, and inserts

* Complete roof replacement * Top/bottom rail replacement

* Build and replace complete door * Upper coupler/kingpin and plate replacement

* Complete floor replacement * Frame straightening-rails, bolsters, etc.

* Paint requirements and specs

* Must have verifiable welding experience (MIG and Arc)

* Minimum of 1-year verifiable experience performing FMCSA inspections.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Must be able to read, understand and work from service directives and technical instructions. Carry the ability to enter all work into a maintenance system using an electronic device. Will be accountable for meeting proficiency, safety, and quality requirements.

OTHER: Must have toolbox with lock, and an adequate supply of personal tools for use in accomplishing the above repairs. All tools must be of good quality and available for inspection prior to employment.

Must have legible penmanship.

Must meet physical requirements of position.

* Must have valid Florida Driver's License.