HEAVY HAUL TRAILER MECHANIC

Company: Aspen Custom Trailers
Location: Woodland
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

Aspen Custom Trailers is North America's premier supplier of heavy haul transportation equipment! We are setting up our Parts, Service and Sales Centre in Woodland, WA this fall. We already have a Technical Sales Representative with boots on the ground and we would like to add a Heavy Haul Trailer Mechanic to our team.

Aspen thrives on taking on the biggest heavy haul design and manufacturing challenges in North America. Ready to roll where others fear to tread, the Aspen approach is built on a foundation of tenacity, perseverance, and unwavering determination - just like the people who use them. Aspen is a growing business looking for people with energy, drive and passion to contribute to our team.

The successful candidate will be suited working independently and as part of a larger team to repair and modify heavy haul trailers. They will have a keen eye for detail, perform work to the pinnacle quality of industry standards, complete jobs on time and on target, and minimize wastes in day-to-day operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and overhaul heavy haul trailers.
• Troubleshoot systems and estimate repairs.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks and inspections; keeps equipment cleaned, lubricated and maintained.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that the work done meets the manufacturer's specifications.
• Maintain shop tools and work area.
• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Quality assurance and control.
• Ensures effective equipment maintenance, safety and housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Build and maintain a healthy and safe work environment.
• Overhead crane operation.
• Must be able to work in awkward positions. Secondary Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a regular cleaning schedule to ensure the shop is kept tidy and well organized upon completion of work assignments
  • Ensure racking is kept in an order that work orders are easily accessible
  • Attend toolbox meeting prior to shift Attributes and Skills
    • Good communication with co-workers in a collaborative team environment
    • Able to work autonomously and uses good decision-making practices
    • Organizational, planning, and time management skills
    • Quality Management
    • Good written and verbal communication skills
    • Manual dexterity
    • Good vision (glasses are acceptable)
    • Eye-hand coordination
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Patience Qualifications
      • Minimum 2 - 4 years experience as a heavy duty Trailer Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Technician
      • Heavy Haul Trailer experience preferred
      • Experience with Air, Electrical & Hydraulics
      • Welding and fabrication experience is a plus
      • Must have a strong work ethic
      • Must be quick to learn new skills Physical Requirements
        • Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs - fitness test required
        • Indoor climate controlled facility
        • Standing on your feet for a long period of time
        • Have good eye to hand coordination
        • Be able to bend, crouch and kneel for extended periods
        • Ability to wear personal protective gear most of the day
        • Casual work clothes that meet safety requirements (Coveralls provided), PPE required (Steel Toe Boots, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection) Shift Availability
          • Days - Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Benefits
            • Competitive Wages
            • Healthcare reimbursement
            • Company supplied PPE equipment
            • Great work life balance
            • Safety Boot Allowance
            • Year-round work
            • Weekend and Over time work available
            • Stable career
            • Family environment and company culture Apply now to join North America's premier supplier of heavy haul transportation equipment! Aspen Custom Trailers is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company poised for significant ongoing growth. Thank you for your interest in Aspen Custom Trailers. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If you would like to know more about Aspen, please visit www.aspentrailer.com
              
              Other details
              • Job Family Product Support
              • Job Function Journeyperson
              • Pay Type Hourly
                
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