Tractor Trailer Mechanic Inspector

Location: Laredo, TX

Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Salary: Depends Upon Experience (hourly)

What work will I perform at Landstar?

The ideal candidate for the Tractor Trailer Mechanic Inspector has been a tractor trailer mechanic for at least 7 years and is looking for a change of pace.  In this newly created role, you will work independently to perform DOT inspections on Landstar's fleet of trailer equipment, communicating inspection results in a timely and professional manner.

The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm during which you will be expected to complete 8 DOT compliance inspections each day.  Your attention to detail will ensure that trailers that pass the inspection have the appropriate documentation completed properly.  Your coordination and follow-up skills will be used for any trailers that fail inspection as you will document the needed corrective actions and interface with our third-party maintenance team to schedule the fixes.  You will reinspect the trailers upon completion of the repairs.

Essential Responsiblities:

• Perform thorough and comprehensive DOT inspections of Landstar equipment
• Coordinate with external vendors to ensure DOT compliance
• Track all inspection statuses
• Monitor and manage on-site tire inventory
• Compliance with Parts 396.19 (Annual Inspections) and 396.25 (Brake Inspections) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Seven years tracter trailer mechanic experience

 Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Five years tractor trailer inspection experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically (email) in an effective and professional manner
• Ability to prioritize, and work with minimal supervision