Trailer Chassis Mechanic

Mechanics & Skilled Trade Miami, Florida


Description

Position at Seaboard Marine

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.
We offer excellent benefits including:
  • 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
  • Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
  • Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid holidays

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position’s main responsibility is to perform preventative and corrective maintenance to chassis used for national and international shipping distribution. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

GEOGRAPHIC REGION:

Please note applications out of the geographic region for the position applied will not be considered.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

  • Two (2) years of welding experience working on chassis/trailers.
  • Must have Advanced Stick and MIG welding experience.
  • Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures involved in the maintenance and repairs of chassis/trailers.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
  • Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
  • Organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, as needed.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and strong initiative.
  • Ability to think logically and make sound decisions.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary

  • Troubleshoot and repair all chassis defects including ABS (air brake systems), wheels end and structural assemblies.
  • Repairs or replaced the landing gear on the busby or chassis.
  • Assembles the neck, rear-end and L-beam structures on the chassis for replacement or repair.
  • Disassembles, repairs, and replaces the axels on the busby or chassis.
  • Disassembles, repairs, and replaces the brake system on the busby or chassis.
  • Performs all welding duties as required during repairs or parts assembly.
  • Performs chassis inspections to ensure chassis is in compliance with DOT regulations.
  • Electrical repairs and inspections.
  • Use of handheld to log work order and document repairs.

Secondary

  • Safely operates a forklift.
  • Must maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The employee is continuously required to stand, walk, grasp, talk, hear and use eye-hand coordination.
  • The employee is frequently required to lift, carry and push/ pull up to 30lbs.
  • The employee is frequently required to climb, bend forward, squat, kneel, twist, reach forward and pinch
  • The employee is frequently required to use repetitive wrist motion and finger dexterity.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit, crawl, and reach overhead.
  • The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50lbs.
  • The employee is occasionally required to use repetitive foot motion, eye-hand-foot coordination.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral. vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Report safety hazards.
  • Immediately reports incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
  • Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by the supervisor.
  • Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
  • Refuse any unsafe tasks or operation.
  • Participate in safety meetings and training.
  • Awareness of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.

 

 SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives direct supervision from the Mechanics’ Foreman and Mechanics’ Manager; may assist other Mechanics in the performance of chassis or container repairs.  Does not exercise supervision over any position.

 

CONDITIONS:

  • Exposure to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts.
  • The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Moderate to high noise volume.
  • High vibration with use of sledgehammer and moderate vibration with use of hydraulic seating system.

 

DISCLAIMER:

  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
  • If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]
  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
  • The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.