Trailer Job Description
Trailer Duties & Responsibilities
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Trailer Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Trailer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE, A.S.E
Education for Trailer
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Employers hiring for the trailer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Education, General Education, Associates, Technical, Automotive, Computer, Industrial, Business, Engineering, Math
Skills for Trailer
Desired skills for trailer include:
Desired experience for trailer includes:
Trailer Examples
Trailer Job Description
- Answer inbound in a timely and professional manner
- Perform follow up calls to ensure repairs have been completed
- Serve as a maintenance advisor to BCO’s utilizing company controlled trailing equipment
- Independently locate and authorize qualified repair facilities to perform repairs for company controlled equipment
- Research parts distribution network for parts availability
- Evaluate and document estimates received from vendors over $1000
- Educate and counsel vendors who have failed to follow Trailer Maintenance procedures
- Process a Purchase Order for each repair authorized
- Provide Purchase Order #s to vendors for previously authorized work
- Research and identify trailing equipment which needs to be inspected and ensure an inspection is completed and documented
- Must have ability to write and communicate effectively in English
- Must pass a RIAH (hair sample) drug screen and a background check
- Operate shuttle to move trailers from building to building or staging area
- Upkeep and cleanliness of truck
- Work safely and efficiently while maintaining excellent quality
- Complete daily inspection check-off sheet and trailer inspections
Trailer Job Description
- Work with Safety Department on accidents involving company trailers
- Keeping work areas clean at all times
- Stack bags according to specific dealer's order
- Document code dates for each of these products or groups of products
- Properly load and stack orders onto trailers
- Commitment to Safety and Service Excellence
- Perform minor accident damage repairs
- Perform electrical and air diagnostics and repairs
- Perform PM Maintenance on trailers
- Preform PM's on both tractor and trailers, as well and general repairs
- Perform daily maintenance checks of shuttle truck and report any malfunctions to the Shift Supervisor
- One (1) year previous experience moving/backing large trailers required
- Fork Lift Safety Certification Training/License required
- Must be able to work any shift and/or change shifts on short notice and be available to work overtime and weekends as needed
- High School Diploma GED or graduation/certificate from trade/technical school
- Valid Driver’s License - CDL Class A or B preferred
Trailer Job Description
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, complex repairs as it pertains to trailer maintenance, air brake systems, and FHWA Inspection
- Tire changes and wheel stud replacements
- Repair/replace lights
- Brake jobs
- Cab and interior problems
- Provide assistance to higher level techs on standard technical and diagnostic repairs
- Research and review issues that arise
- Prepare needed documentation
- Using minimal discretion to problem solve
- Ask questions when unsure
- Receive instructions via radio and perform trailer shuttling to accommodate logistical needs
- Position "out-bound" and "in-bound" trailers
- Perform daily maintenance checks of shuttle-truck and reporting malfunctions to the garage
- Perform trailer tire inspections
- Perform other warehouse duties
- Maintain product quality, safety and legality
Trailer Job Description
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, and basic repairs as it pertains trailer maintenance, air brake systems, and FHWA Inspections
- Prepare any needed correspondence
- Work with 3rd parties as needed
- Respond to all inquiries timely
- Responsible for promoting a Safety First culture
- Monitor and analyze all activity associated with tracking devices installed on company controlled assets
- Identify and resolve non-functioning tracking devices in a timely manner
- Utilize existing reporting on activity and costs associated with tracking devices to identify areas for improvement
- Be the primary liaison to 3rd party tracking device vendors
- Responsible for receipt, validation, and processing payments for tracking device invoices
- Ability to respond to a short notice call-in and adjusting your schedule as needed
- Two (2) years experience with operating trailers
- Ability to effectively deal with problems or seek help as necessary
- Previous warehouse distribution experience
- CDL- Class A required, 1-2 years experience
- Operators License and ability to operate equipment
Trailer Job Description
- Basic knowledge and understanding of existing and newly developed tracking technology
- Participate in projects and departmental initiatives as needed
- Assists agents, BCO’s and third parties via inbound and outbound telephone calls and email in a timely and professional manner Builds and fosters excellent working relationships with BCO’s, agents and third parties
- Coordinates the timely repositioning of trailing equipment to maximize utilization of company controlled equipment in a cost efficient manner
- Facilitate the turn-in of company controlled equipment from cancelled BCO's Provide payment to contractors for services within department policy
- Proactively identify and facilitate operational solutions to prevent potential problems Maintains current knowledge of Landstar and Trailer Utilization Department policies and procedures
- Must perform duties to the standards of the job description and comply with the company's policies, practices, and procedures
- Stacking bags according to specific dealer's order
- Properly load and stack orders onto trailer
- Identify, diagnose and resolve trailer related issues
- Repetitive bending, lifting
- 1+ years of mechanical experience with on the job training or Diploma in vehicle maintenance from vocational or trade school
- May require ASE certifications
- Microsoft Office and Internet knowledge
- Excellent communication, decision making and organizational skills, required
- Proficient knowledge of Word and Excel, required