Trailer Condition Specialist (Night Shift)

Description

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At Venture, we help our clients deliver their products, their promises, and their potential every day. If you believe in delivering great customer service, value partnership, and are always looking for a challenge, we’d like to meet you.

Job Summary

The Trailer Condition Specialist is responsible for inspecting, evaluating, and documenting the condition of trailers to ensure they meet customer loading standards. This role plays a critical part in the Shipping Department for our customers.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and detailed inspections of trailers to ensure they meet customer standards for loading.
• Inspect structural components such as frames, floors, roofs, walls, doors, and landing gear
• Identify safety issues, mechanical defects, and compliance violations
• Document inspection findings accurately using inspection forms
• Tag and report trailers that are unsafe or out of service
• Report on equipment that does not meet standards to supervisor and customer representatives
• Perform Reinspection of equipment once repairs are completed
• Remove nails and debris from the floor to prepare trailer for loading
• Maintain clean and organized inspection areas
• Follow all safety policies and procedures

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Previous experience in trailer inspection, fleet maintenance, or transportation (preferred)
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations (preferred)
• Ability to identify mechanical and structural issues
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Basic computer or tablet skills for inspection reporting
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and crouch for extended periods
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Comfortable working around heavy equipment and moving vehicles

Work Environment

• Yard/Warehouse
• Exposure to weather, noise, grease, and industrial conditions

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

• CDL (not required but a plus)

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Generous Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays 
• 401K with company match from day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

This Position Description is not intended to guarantee and does not guarantee ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee’s employment relationship with the Company is at-will.