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Tractor Trailer Mechanic

Americold

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$28-42 /h
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South Plainfield, NJ
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

**What you'll do: **

We're looking for a Tractor Trailer Mechanic to do preventative maintenance and repairs on a fleet of roughly 100 trucks, trailers, & reefers. Full time Monday - Friday 8a-5p schedule.

**Essential Functions: **

  • Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers,
  • Performs basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and makes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation
  • Works with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs
  • Ensures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completes reports in writing and electronically
  • Performs safety inspections of equipment and documents the work
  • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
  • Specialize in repairing and troubleshooting of major components such as engine, transmissions and differentials, to include replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components etc.
  • Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

What Experience and Education You Need :

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

  • 2-4 years’ practical experience with tractor trailer maintenance required

  • must have experience on reefer units

  • Must have one (1) year experience performing vehicle maintenance or either possess (or be within sixty (60) days of obtaining) a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocation/trade school or completion of this company's apprentice program with satisfactory performance.

  • One or more Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications and Class A CDL *preferred *

You should be proficient in:

  • Refrigeration Systems
  • Diesel Engine Systems

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Diesel Engine
  • Refrigeration/Cooling Systems