Job Details
Posted On:
05-07-2012
Job Title:
Diesel Truck/Equipment Mechanic

Job Description:
TransAm Trucking is a full truckload refrigerated trucking company specializing in hauling time and temperature sensitive products. We have been in business since 1987 and have enjoyed a steady, controlled growth over the years. The corporate office is located in Olathe, Kansas and in March of 2005 we expanded our company by adding a terminal in the Dallas area. Our business focuses on hauling freight for manufacturers, distributors, and other truckload shippers with dry or refrigerated freight. TransAm operates 1200 tractors with 2400 trailers and services the eastern 2/3 of the country – from the Colorado Rockies to the East Coast, including the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

We have immediate openings for Trailer Mechanics at our corporate facility in Rockwall, TX.

Job duties include:
● Performing scheduled trailer basic preventative maintenance.
● Performing annual DOT vehicle inspections (with the assistance of a DOT certified inspector if not personally certified).
● Performing brake services and inspections (with the assistance of a DOT certified inspector if not personally certified).
● Performing safety inspections.
● Installing wheel assemblies and tires.
● Completing other basic electrical and trailer repairs.
● Diagnoses and performs repairs on basic trailer tracking system (RCOM).
● Completing assigned repair orders concisely and within time restrictions.

This is a full-time, hourly position working Monday-Friday.

TransAm offers a casual, smoke-free work environment and complete benefits package. For more information, please visit our web site at www.transamtruck.com. To apply, send resume AND salary requirements to tajobs@transamtruck.com or fax to 913-393-6137.

Job Location:
Rockwall,TX,75032

Relevant Work Experience:
This job requires: • Previous experience or education in maintenance-related field. • Knowledge and skills to perform basic trailer preventative maintenance, including: o Identifying brake components. o Operation of class 8 air brakes. o Identifying irregular tire wear and underinflated tires. o Basic electrical repairs. • Self-motivation. • Candidate to own tools to perform job duties. • Welding skills, a plus. • Thermo King-certified mechanics are encouraged to apply!

Education Level :
Previous experience or education in maintenance-related field.

Certificate(s) Required
n/a
Computer Skills:
English

Company :
TransAm Trucking, Inc.
Contact Name :
Rhiannon Kreeger
Email or Phone Number:
tajobs@transamtruck.com
Location :
Rockwall, TX
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