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Overview

The Chassis Mechanic will perform mechanical repairs and inspections mostly in an over the road environment, including all types of chassis repairs and minor container repairs. The role requires adherence to safety regulations and communication with management regarding work and inventory.

Responsibilities

  • Perform FMCSA chassis inspections
  • Perform container chassis repairs of all types
  • Perform light container repairs
  • Change tires as necessary
  • Maintain Parts Inventory
  • Strictly adhere to all safety rules and regulations
  • Communicate with management on space requirements, backlog of work, inventory issues, etc.
  • Work and repair chassis according to TRAC Chassis Pool Repair Guidelines

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in chassis mechanics, usage and customary repair methods
  • Some experience with minor container repairs
  • At least one year of experience in MIG and/or ARC welding
  • Knowledge of AAR, IICL and DOT rules and criteria
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening
  • Proficiency with computer systems (Office and IDCS systems for rail)
  • Ability to read and write legibly
  • Ability to review a written plan and execute according to the stated standards
  • Ability to work within a process-oriented, team atmosphere
  • Must meet minimum FMCSA requirements
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workloads and handle multiple tasks

Additional Information

  • Outdoors with potential for extreme heat or cold condition
  • Frequently required to lift objects up to 75 lbs.
  • Completion of Defensive Driving Training and Tire Training
  • Ability to pass a DOT physical at a company-approved medical facility
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How this job compares in Bedford Park, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Illinois currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 255 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Bedford Park, IL

Bedford Park, IL currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 354 other active welding openings from 213 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Bedford Park, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Staff on Site (13), Gerber Collision & Glass (12), and S&C Electric Company (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $38/hr, Itasca at $36/hr, and Addison at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work.

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