Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Over-the-Road Chassis Mechanic performs mobile inspections and repairs to keep container chassis safe and road-ready. This includes diagnosing and repairing brakes, tires, chassis components, and other roadability issues, as well as welding, torch cutting, and minor container repairs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform FMCSA chassis inspections and identify roadability issues.
- Diagnose and repair chassis components, including brakes, tires, wheel seals, and dolly legs.
- Perform MIG and/or ARC welding and torch cutting as needed.
- Complete minor container repairs.
- Perform repairs according to estimates and established repair guidelines.
- Maintain parts inventory and communicate inventory or workload concerns to management.
- Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Work independently while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years of chassis, trailer, or related mechanical repair experience.
- At least 1 year of MIG and/or ARC welding experience.
- Experience with minor container repairs preferred.
- Working knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, AAR, and IICL requirements.
- Ability to use standard mechanical, welding, and repair tools.
- Ability to read and follow repair instructions and established procedures.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. (Motor vehicle report pulled annually)
- Ability to meet applicable FMCSA requirements and pass a DOT physical.
- Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors with potential for extreme heat or cold condition
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Please see below:
- Frequently required to lift objects up to 75 lbs.
- Frequently required to move about both exterior and interior facilities
- Frequently required to communicate, understand and exchange information
- Frequently required to use tools and devices
- Ability to visually observe details at close range
- Frequently required to work in outdoor weather conditions
- Ability to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Routine exposure to loud noises
- Proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bedford Park, Illinois |
| Industry | Transportation and Warehousing |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1968 |
| Website | https://www.tracintermodal.com/ |
About Company
Trac Intermodal
TRAC Intermodal is North America’s leading intermodal equipment provider and chassis pool manager serving domestic and international shippers. The company's operations include long-term leasing and short-term rentals of the approximately 272,000 chassis in our fleet. We also provide pool/fleet management services and are a leader in providing chassis solutions to the intermodal industry that are designed to increase supply chain efficiency, control costs and promote safety.
Our Mission
TRAC’s mission is to create value to our customers by providing the best intermodal chassis products, at the right time and at the right place. We accomplish this by:
Respecting and understanding our customers, partners and colleagues
Fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, integrity and innovation
Operating in the most cost-efficient manner
Promoting safety
The Essentials
We are North America’s leading intermodal equipment provider and chassis pool manager servicing domestic and international shippers.
Largest Fleet of Chassis in North America – Over 309,000 chassis under management; with 202,000 in the marine segment, 75,000 in the domestic segment and 32,000 in inventory.
Broad National Footprint –563 marine pool locations, 152 domestic pool locations, and 61 Depots.
Market Share Leader –Over 37 percent of the marine and domestic chassis market in North America.
Extensive Pool Management– Ten neutral marine pools and North America’s only national domestic pool.
Best-In-Class Technology Platform – PoolStat provides chassis tracking and billing in neutral pools and is a central operating database.
Experienced Management Team –More than 135 total years of experience. Past senior management employment includes FedEx, CSX, Deutsche Post DHL, Pacer, and Transamerica.
Satisfies Customer Needs– High quality, road-able chassis in the right place at the right time.
Delivers new products that meet customer needs.
Our Core Values
At TRAC Intermodal, we encourage and emphasize company-wide core values that include:
Customer-centric
High service quality
Safety-driven
High sense of urgency
Nimble
Respectful
Does what’s right
Skills
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