Overview
Forward Air is seeking a self-motivated individual to join their maintenance team as a full-time Trailer Mechanic, responsible for maintaining vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment while adhering to safety and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate status of mechanical equipment and trailers.
- Maintain equipment according to DOT regulations.
- Perform minor trailer repairs.
- Perform tire mounting/dismounting and repairs.
- Perform minor cosmetic repairs.
- Conduct various analysis and inspections of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical systems.
- Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
- Maintain work area, tools, and equipment.
- Operate diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
- Perform minor building and facility maintenance.
- Perform data entry in Maintenance Software to track repairs.
- Keep shop and company tools clean and in good working order.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Prior experience with truck, trailer, and/or vehicle repair.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company.
- Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image.
- Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
- Must have basic set of tools.