We have an amazing opportunity for you to join our team as a Chassis Repair Technician in our facility located in Houston, TX! 

You will have the opportunity to work with an amazing group of people who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to making sure our customers are taken care of.

Summary:

This position is responsible for estimating, inspecting, maintaining and repairing, Chassis within the Chassis M&R Department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour + OT
Available Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends as required
We offer excellent benefits including:
401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance
Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (as referenced in the Benefits Guide)
Parental Leave
Paid holidays

Responsibilities:

• Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guideline.
• Follow the Institute of International Chassis Lessors (IICL) guidelines as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), to assure the safe operating condition of each intermodal equipment
• Perform systematic inspections, restructures, estimations, and produce work order repairs for intermodal equipment.
• Inspect intermodal equipment to determine quality and need of repair
• Perform repairs and restructures on intermodal equipment using a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times by cleaning, organizing, removing safety hazards, oil spills, spare parts, etc. within warehouse
• Maintain awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people checking equipment, etc.) at all times
• Replace the following chassis/trailer parts: Brakes, Brake Chambers, S-Cams, Slack Adjusters, Air Valves, Air tanks, Brake Hoses, Air Lines, Wheel Bearings, Wheel Seals, Springs, Spring Hangers, U-bolts, Equalizers, Torque Arms, Twist locks, Push Pins
• Remove and Install Mounted Tires, Both 11R22.5 and 10:00 x 20

Qualifications:

• Must have minimum one (1) year of chassis maintenance and repair work experience.
• Must have small hand tools (screw drivers, socket set, wrenches)
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures involved in maintenance, repairs and replacement of chassis/ trailer parts
• Should possess basic knowledge and use of handheld computers
• Basic knowledge of air brake systems and the ability to diagnose brake problems
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to trace shorts in wiring
• Must be able to work (flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends and holidays.