What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Mechanic position at Quality Carriers, Inc.?
Quality Carriers, Inc. is the nation’s #1 tank trucking company. We transport a broad range of chemical products and provide our customers with value added services. We’re a core carrier for many of the Fortune 500 companies engaged in chemical processing and we provide services to each of the top 100 chemical producers in the world with US operations.
We employ over 2,000 people nationwide and have over 200 people in our Tampa based corporate office.
We are looking for an experienced Mechanic for our Tanker Fleet and Class 8 heavy-duty trucks and trailers located in Angleton, TX.
Qualified candidates must be energetic, professional, and safety minded at all times. Also, be able to work independently and have knowledge and experience with hydraulic and air brakes, air conditioning, gas, and diesel engines, drive trains and electrical systems.
Job Duties:
- Conducting Federal FHWA Preventive maintenance inspections of trailer and tractor units.
- Extensive repairs in all phases of tractor & trailer maintenance including body, frame, suspension, electrical, valve and air systems.
- Perform HazMat Inspections on tank trailers.
- Conduct preventive maintenance service and general vehicle repairs.
- Repairs may include welding.
- Operate a yard hostler truck to move trailers within the facility yard and the shop as needed.
Requirements:
- High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent vocational school.
- Must possess at least 3 years of experience in the repair and service of trailers and or medium-duty trucks.
- Knowledge is mandatory of vehicle and equipment theory, principles, and repair relating to diesel engines, air, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
- Knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance, DOT rules and regulations, company policies and procedures.
- Ability to use vehicle diagnostic software.
We offer competitive wages and employee benefits (Flexible spending accounts, generous Paid Time Off/Holiday Schedule, in addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision plans).
Quality Carriers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Please note that per Quality policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Quality will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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