Job description

Description:

Duties range from minor trailer repairs to complete rebuild/refurbishment primarily underneath trailers, including brakes, cams, slack adjusters, and electrical systems. Must have experience with DOT inspections and regulations. The associate will also be required to keep his or her work areas and equipment in compliance with all safety regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a safe manner while wearing the appropriate safety equipment and reporting any unsafe condition or act.
• Be responsible for their area of the Shop for housekeeping and organization and will utilize clean up time assigned at the end of each day to do so.
• Be on the job as scheduled for start, stop and break times and accurately fill out the proper information on a Job Slip at the end of each day.
• Conduct themselves according to the Policies of the Company as provided in the Handbook including attendance, smoking, breaks, clean up, vacation, PTO, cell phones, etc.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 yearsor more trailer mechanic experience
• Familiar with ABS Systems
• Ability to work on Brakes, cams, slack adjusters, and electrical systems
• Experience with DOT Inspection and Regulations
• Ability to weld steel and aluminum
• Ability/experience in trailer body repairs. Roof, side panel, flooring and frame repairs
• Use of hand and power tools as it relates to required tasks
• Basic Math & Measurement aptitude. Ability to read a tape measure
• Problem-solving skills
• Able to lift up to 50lbs continuously.
• Criminal Background Check & Drug screen
• Diploma/GED
• Pre-employment Screening
• Able to perform repetitive tasks; high physical activity
• Able to bend, kneel, stoop, stand, reach, climb, twist and/or crawl
• Able to work in areas regularly exposed to high noise level, vibration, dust, and fumes
• Self-managed and Motivated
• Read, write, speak, listen, and understand work instructions.
• PPE: Steel-toes, hearing protection, and safety glasses required at all times

Throughout our company and in all interactions, Kentucky Trailer Associates choose to be:

• Patient, demonstrating self-control
• Kind, giving encouragement and appreciation to others
• Humble, without arrogance or pretense
• Respectful, treating others as important individuals
• Selfless, focusing on the needs of others
• Forgiving, letting go of resentment when wronged
• Honest, free of deception
• Committed, honoring the choices we make

Fundamental Irreplaceable Behavior Values:

Interpersonal: Easy to get along with. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Always approachable, never rude. Aware of and sensitive to what other people are feeling. Is at ease with people at all levels. Does not belittle the opinions or work of other people, regardless of their status or position. Deals effectively with a diverse workforce. Demonstrates a high degree of “emotional intelligence.” Truly values and genuinely likes people.

Ethics and Integrity: Admits mistakes in spite of the potential for negative consequences. Presents unpleasant or disagreeable facts in an appropriate manner. Keeps promises; meets goals and deadlines. Avoids situations and associations that could be considered inappropriate. Honest in all dealings. Upholds and models organization’s values. Does what you say you will do. Is forgiving when feeling mistreated.

Business Demeanor / Temperament: Displays a positive attitude and optimism about the work to be done, the people he or she works with, customers, management, and company policies. Has a constructive sense of humor. Maintains a calm temperament and pleasant demeanor. Shows self-control. Does not spread gossip or rumors. Acts as a positive influence on others. Is courteous, cooperative, and helpful. Is humble, never boastful, or arrogant.

Accountability: Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of his/her work. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Does not make excuses or blame others for errors or problems. Carries his/her fair share of the workload. Does what he/she commits to doing.

A career at Kentucky Trailer - regardless of the facility or department - starts with commitment. From the executive leadership team through the ranks, associates commit to an ethic of hard work and a mission to produce the highest quality product in the industry.

Kentucky Trailer, in turn commits to harboring a family-friendly environment where associates can excel. This atmosphere of mutual respect allows the individual to thrive, as evidenced by many associates who have made a lifetime career with the company. Associates work alongside the most talented and knowledgeable people in the trailer industry.

Kentucky Trailer believes in strengthening tomorrow's modern manufacturing leaders. We encourage people of all ages who are wanting to pursue a successful career to contact Kentucky Trailer.

Kentucky Trailer is a Servant Leader Company. We are driven to be the best in the world at design, build and service solutions for specialty trailer, custom transport and mobilized business markets.

EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Diesel Engine, Truck & Heavy Equipment Mechanics: 1 year (Preferred)
• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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