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Intermodal Support Services
Technical Inspector
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$56,431 / year median in Kansas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Technical Inspector Intermodal Support Services - 3.8 Edgerton, KS Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $50,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Microsoft Excel Customer service Basic math High school diploma or GED Driver's License Attention to detail Productivity software Diesel engine repair Full Job Description Are you passionate about mechanics and have a knack for detail? Do you have experience in the Intermodal field, Trailer repair or Diesel mechanics? If so, we want you to be part of our team at Intermodal Support Services as a Technical Inspector. Why Intermodal Support Services? At ISS, we believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. We offer a competitive salary along with a fantastic benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- And many more additional benefits As a Technical Inspector, you will :
- Conduct off-hire, on-hire, in-service, and new production surveys on various equipment including dry cargo, refrigerated and tank marine containers, chassis, over-the-road generators, and trailers, adhering to AAR, IICL, and other industry standards.
- Assess and document the condition of equipment, making informed decisions to adjust repair estimates according to customer-agreed labor times and material costs.
- Negotiate repair costs with vendors to secure the best prices.
- Ensure all equipment meets safety standards, using sound judgment to reject any equipment that does not meet criteria.
- Stay informed about domestic and international regulations affecting intermodal equipment and apply this knowledge during inspections.
- Utilize the proper methods and tools for repairing and refurbishing intermodal equipment.
- Respond promptly to customer requests and report inspection results in a timely manner.
- Prepare accurate paperwork, conforming to customer requirements and company procedures.
- Safely operate a vehicle, adhering to Aspect, customer, and state regulations.
- Complete damage estimate reports and make decisions on identifying damage.
Minimum Requirements :
- Ability to walk, stand, and climb in and out of trailers/containers using the "three points of contact method."
- Required one year of recent experience in the transportation industry (equipment surveying, repair shop estimates, intermodal operations, etc.).
- Valid Driver's License with an approved MVR.
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- Basic mathematical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and web-based data systems.