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Dollar General TRAILER REPAIR MECHANIC in BESSEMER, Alabama
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day!® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General operated 16,979 stores in 46 states as of October 30, 2020. In addition to high-quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from America's most-trusted manufacturers such as Clorox, Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg's, General Mills, and PepsiCo. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Ensures all trailers and yard tractors are in working order and are compliant to federal standards.
DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintains repairs for class 8 trailers and yard tractors.
Diagnoses problems and repairs all equipment (trailers, yard tractors).
Performs preventative maintenance.
Performs DOT inspections and compliancy.
Meets and maintains safety, quality and productivity standards
Maintain a clean and organized work area
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
Ability to work unsupervised, make decisions as needed
Effective communicator and team player
Heavy diesel truck and trailer mechanic skills
WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:
Three years of experience working on class 8 trailers.
Experience working with air brake, hydraulic and electrical systems.
Prior welding and fabrication experience preferred.
Tire repair experience (repair, mounting, dismounting) preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Conducts some repairs in odd positions and/or confined or close spaces
Work is performed under changing climatic conditions of extreme heat and cold
Walking long distances; sitting or standing for long periods of time
Bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling on a repetitious basis
Fast-paced environment
Exposure to noise and heights
On call twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week to support the Distribution Center Operations
Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Requisition ID: 2021-220529
Street: 4101 LAKESHORE PARKWAY
External Company URL: http://www.dollargeneral.com
Post End Date: 2/28/2021