Mechanic
Advantage Trailer Company LLC
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
Job Description
Our trailer dealership is in need of an experienced, thorough Mechanic for our service and parts department. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing myriad mechanical issues on customers’ trailers, including suspension, structural and electrical problems. We’re looking for a knowledgeable and highly organized professional who takes pride in his or her work and can perform various customer service duties as required throughout the day. We need a professional with a flexible schedule and a willingness to work overtime when needed.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Diagnose trailers based on observational and mechanical testing as well as information provided by the customer
- Provide customers with detailed estimates for repairs and replacements and obtain signature approval prior to commencing work
- Repair trailers based on the diagnosed issues and repair estimate
- Test trailers after repairs are complete to ensure mechanical soundness and to determine whether any other problems exist
- Describe trailer's condition to customer and answer any follow-up questions
- File appropriate documentation on each repair
- Install/repair/diagnose trailer hitches and wiring
- Welding and fabrication
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications and Skills:
- High school diploma/GED preferred
- 3+ years of automotive/trailer repair experience
- Valid driver's license
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly organized
- Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs
- Ability to operate diagnostic tools required
- Ability to operate a forklift required
- Experience with MIG welder and fabrication a plus but not required
- Ability to work outdoors for a full shift
