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Trailer Technician/Mechanic

Amerit Fleet Solutions, Ashland, VA, United States


Amerit Fleet Solutions,

one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the US, is looking to hire a skilled

Trailer Technician/Mechanic!

The Trailer Technician/Mechanic will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of Class 7 – 8 trailers and will operate vehicles and test all working parts in various functions to ensure proper operation.

Compensation
Competitive hourly pay – $30–32 per hour based on experience. Paid weekly, every Friday.

Shift
Sunday – Thursday 3:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Benefits

Full benefits within 30 days including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Boot and safety glasses reimbursement

Career and learning development through Amerit University

Employee referral program, up to $500 bonus

ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus

Employee recognition platform for redeeming points for merchandise

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

24/7 nurse triage line

Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets

Employee resource groups (ERGs) fostering inclusion

Wellness and fitness programs through our providers

Responsibilities

Prepare vehicle records and report both manually and on a computer

Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare required safety documentation

Inspect and perform work on the underparts of vehicles

Access any area of the equipment or vehicle for maintenance

Move parts to and from the job site; remove or install these parts on vehicles

Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies/procedures

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

At least 2 years’ experience performing vehicle and trailer maintenance

Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle to determine if operating properly

Ability to enter and exit the driver’s compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds

Must provide own hand tools

Perform DOT inspections

Basic computer skills

Basic written and verbal communication skills for documentation and communication with peers and supervisors

Working Conditions

Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing duties

Exposure to dust, diesel fumes, and noise

Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, or other irritants

Access any area of the equipment or vehicle for maintenance

Ability to move and position heavy objects

Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and crawl to repair vehicles

Ability to work outside in various weather conditions

Apply today at https://www.ameritfleetsolutions.com/careers/easy-apply

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