TrailerCraft is now hiring a Shop Helper for the Anchorage, AK location!

TrailerCraft is now part of the Gordon Truck Centers Dealer Family. Helping customers satisfy their transportation needs since 1986, Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is an expanded network of 19 dealerships doing business as Freightliner Northwest, Western Star Northwest, TrailerCraft and Freightliner of Hawaii. As a full-service Freightliner, Western Star, Wilson Trailer dealership family, GTC can sell, finance, insure and service commercial trucks for medium and heavy-duty applications.

We are the premier Dealership Family in the Pacific Northwest and we build our team with the best employees. The expertise and efficiency of our team delivers first class service to our customers, safely and reliably and we offer a variety of career opportunities across our dealership network. Click to learn more about GTC.

The shop helper assists service department staff in maintaining a smooth running, efficient service department. Shop helpers are committed to customer satisfaction and provide pick-up and delivery of customer vehicles, prepare vehicles to be placed in the shop and move vehicles out of the shop once service work is complete. Assist technicians when necessary and ensure the service bays are kept in an organized, clean, and efficient condition.  Anchorage shop helpers are responsible for snow removal, operating snowplow trucks and shovels - expect and prepare for seasonal overtime.

• Run shop equipment as needed including forklifts, floor scrubber and steam cleaner.
• Maintain a safe work environment and perform all tasks in a safe manner.
• Use good judgment and accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests as well as exploring value added opportunities.
• Prompt daily attendance on scheduled workdays.
• Must be able to assist in other duties as assigned throughout the facility.
• Snow removal, operating snowplow trucks and shovels - expect and prepare for seasonal overtime.

Job Requirements, Education and Experience

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

Skills:  Must have basic computer skills. Mechanical aptitude.  Forklift certified (or willing to become certified with training provided). Must be professional and safety minded at all times.  Must be able to effectively work both independently as well as part of a team.

Other: Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable.

JOB CONDITIONS:

Physical: (These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.) Working in, under, and around trucks and trailers.  Standing most of the time on concrete floor. Repetitive movements. Ability to lift, push or pull, objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 75 pounds). 

Environmental: Primarily (approx 70%) outdoors in various weather conditions as well as in the shop environment. High noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Coveralls, ear and eye protection provided.

Hours:  Monday - Friday 7AM to 4PM. Candidates should be available for overtime as needed.

GTC General Benefits Description 

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) provides a healthcare plan that covers medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for eligible employees as well as a basic group term life insurance policy and employee assistance program. Eligible employees can enroll in our company Health Savings Account (HSA). Employees can contribute up to 60% of their pre-tax earnings to 401k and the company will match dollar for dollar of your contributions up to 3% of your income for qualifying employees. Tuition reimbursement, and profit sharing are available for hired applicants. Employees also receive personal time off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays. More information can be found at https://www.gordontruckcenters.com/benefits.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position is classified as safety sensitive. All offers of employment are made contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.  A motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities.

E-Verify Program

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. uses the E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.