Job Description
Job Description
Work Schedule Comments: Generally, Monday-Friday 7am-4pm, Weekends as needed
Position Overview: A multifaceted role encompassing depot and safety responsibilities that provides support to depot, safety, and operations by conducting or facilitating the inspection, maintenance and repair of terminal facilities and equipment.
Essential Depot Functions:
• Evaluate the overall condition, safety, and functionality of truck units and trailers, including mechanical, structural, and cosmetic components
• Visually inspect vehicles to ensure any vehicle maintenance violations are corrected (brake adjustments, lights, air lifts, tires, leaks etc.)
• Capture clear, accurate information of inspected equipment to document condition and support inspection findings.Maintain consistency, accuracy, and professionalism in all inspection documentation
• Prepare detailed written descriptions and reports verifying the condition of trucks and trailers
• Inputs data into the Depot computer system
• Inspect equipment and note any damage
• Ability to train and communicate with drivers about inspection violations and vehicle defects
• Communicate clearly with fleet stakeholders regarding inspection results when necessary
• Correct and update system with correct unit numbers or units needing to be placed on hold
• Other duties as assigned
Essential Safety Compliance Functions:
• Partner with Safety to Install or remove in-vehicle camera and gateway
• Apply or remove vehicle decals
• Complete daily lot checks observing security breaches, damaged equipment, etc.
• Perform comprehensive inspections of semi-truck units and trailers in accordance with DOT's standardized inspection criteria
• Complete company-owned chassis inspections & ensure FHWA’s are current
• Coordinate installation of fixed safety-related communications or equipment
• Assist with on-site emergency response to accidents/incidents on premises
• Follow company policies, safety guidelines, and inspection procedures
Desired Skills/Abilities:
• CDL Highly Preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours in demanding physical conditions, including exposure to extreme temperatures and heavy equipment
• Ability to conduct CMV driver safety and operations instruction and training
• Skill to operate handheld tools and knowledge to complete basic maintenance projects
• Possess basic knowledge of workplace safety, fleet maintenance, and transportation regulations
• Professional Communications - electronic, e-mail and in person
• Ability to make independent decisions with limited supervision
• Possess office skills, such as scanning, Data entry, document processing, MS Office suite, using 3rd party web programs, picture transfer/uploading
• Support additional projects that arise in the depot or other duties as assigned
*$55k-$60k salary range based on experience