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Trailer Mechanic

Southwest Forest Products, Inc.

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Phoenix, AZ
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

LETEM Transportation is in search of a result-oriented Trailer Mechanic.  Our Transportation department consists of 200 Dry Van’s and 20 Flat Beds.   The main responsibility of our Trailer Mechanic is to maintain a strict PM schedule, repair floors, walls, ceiling, and perform duties as assigned.   


 Essential Functions:

  • Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing components and part upgrades. 
  • Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts. 
  • Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Perform Safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documents required by the Federal Motor carrier Safety administration (FMCSA), Company and the other federal, state, or local regulations. 
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that the work meets manufacturer’s specifications and legislated regulations experience in the trailer PMs and repairs

Job Requirements

  • 1 years of experience in the Trailer Mechanic field or equivalent Trade or Vocational training  in Trailer Mechanics with working knowledge of:
  1. Wood and metal Trailer Floor repairs
  2. Trailer wall and Ceiling repairs 
  3. Trailer equipment electrical systems
  4. Welding and fabricating 
  • High School Diploma/GED and Trade or Vocational Training preferred
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Good written and verbal skills 
  • Must have a good set of basic working hand tools
  • Must be willing to work flexible shifts and over time as needed
  • Must be able to meet physical requirements of position (lifting up to 50lbs, bending, climbing, standing for duration of shift, etc.)

Benefits: 

  • Hourly Rate is negotiable. 
  • Overtime Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Days 
  • Great Team Environment