Trailer Maintenance Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Albertsons Safeway is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that include: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

The Supply Chain Department has an opening for a Truck Mechanic. This position is located in Portland, OR.

POSITION PURPOSE: 

Responsible to ensure that all repairs are performed according to Company maintenance guidelines and DOT rules and regulations, in a timely and efficient manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform preventative maintenance checks on all tractors every 30,000 miles and trailers every three months as indicated on the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Repair any equipment problems answer drivers' telephone requests for assistance with equipment failure while out on the road.
• Maintain and repair all equipment to include engine, electrical, drive train, suspension, body and fender, etc.
• Must supply own tools with the proper tool box, including air tools.
• Follow company procedures. Ensure a safe work environment.
• Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity.
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in heavy duty tractor/trailer repair. May require valid DOT physical card and a drivers' license and may need certification in the use of refrigerants and recycling equipment. Ability to complete appropriate documents in an efficient and legible manner. Computer skills are helpful.
• Manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance are required. Frequently working with body over at the waist, in kneeling or squatting position working or reaching with arms at or above shoulder height while performing all repairs. Frequently lifting and/or using a maximum force for replacement parts from 1 to 100 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk and work in close quarters, prone or awkward positions for lengthy periods; operate heavy garage repair equipment and work on ladders; perform required mechanical repairs on diesel trucks and trailers; drive tractor truck and 53-foot or doubles combination semi-trailer.
• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities as well as working with heavy machinery. Ability to work with a variety of test equipment, tools, lube equipment, on-board computers and other working equipment.
• Mechanics must have the ability to drive a repair vehicle off the premise to perform emergency repairs on the road.
• Must be able to work full time with the ability to work any shift and be on call 24 hours per day.
• Exposure to hazards exists with respect to equipment, work areas, tools, welding equipment, presses, and other power equipment. Ability to apply required use and safety knowledge. Frequent exposure to diesel and cleaning agents exhaust fumes, noise, vibration, and severe weather conditions. Hands and arms are exposed to lubricants, sharp edged tools, and hot and cold surfaces. Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals with respect to equipment and work aids necessary to perform job duties.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Level:

High School Diploma or GED

Skills and Experiences:

• Prefer working knowledge Volvo VN series tractors are desirable.
• Prefer working knowledge Diesel engines
• Prefer experience as a mechanic
• Prefer knowledge Volvo Tech-Tool diagnostic program.
• Prefer working knowledge XRS.
• Certification in airbrakes.
• A/C Certification is desirable. 
• Strong associate relations, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  <10%

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:  

• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities. 
• Ability to stand, walk and work in close quarters and awkward positions for lengthy periods.
• Occasionally drive truck/tractor and 53-foot semi-trailer, operate heavy garage repair equipment and work on ladders.

     Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of the workday.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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