Trailer Technician

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Olean, NY

1d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Garage Maintenance employee, you will be responsible for performing core elements of fleet maintenance primarily with Tractor assets, but will include exposure to other fleet assets within the operations. A garage maintenance technician will perform and trouble shoot preventative maintenance and repairs, will effectively complete work orders, and support shop projects to optimize asset uptime and productivity all while working safely and embodying the safety culture and atmosphere.

Requirements

• Base understanding of mechanical principles and aptitude to complete repairs on Heavy Duty equipment with moderate instruction
• Vehicle maintenance systems, commercial truck components, driver D.O.T. regulations
• Heavy lifting involved, carrying, pushing, pulling, etc.
• 8 hours of contiguous standing, squatting and twisting at times
• Working with computers some of the day
• Must have own tools
• 2-5: Mechanical exposure and understanding of principles of Internal Combustion Engines and previous work experience is strongly recommended
• High School Diploma - General Studies

Nice To Haves

• Transman familiarity and VMRS understanding
• ASE certifications: Brakes (T4) Suspension and Steering (T5) PMI (T8)
• CDL-A Preferred
• High attention to detail and repairs completed correctly the first time

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: With oversight, conduct asset inspection by item level task
• Complete small repairs, post PM inspection
• Successful inspection post PM completion for completeness and within parameters
• Perform FHWA successfully (with shadow)
• Participate in supporting other technicians to glean skills and expertise
• Follow ongoing cycle of reading, classroom environment, observe expert executing repair and then demonstrate skill and proficiency for each critical learning by system
• Work closely with tenured technician to learn technical aspect of the job
• Read, study and test modules or chapters of technical materials
• Successfully certify at test level and demonstrate technical competency
• Complete ongoing Manufacturer training/certification
• Support shop projects and related tasks to optimize asset up-time and productivity
• Complete work-orders for thoroughness and detailed history to demonstrate Complaint, Cause and Correction

Benefits

• Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid training
• Weekly Pay
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• C&S Offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED