Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and licensed Trailer Mechanic to join our dynamic maintenance team. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of trailers and heavy equipment to ensure optimal safety, performance, and compliance. Your expertise will help keep our fleet operational and reliable, supporting our commitment to excellence in transportation and logistics. This position offers an exciting opportunity for mechanics with a passion for heavy equipment, automotive diagnostics, and hands-on fabrication to showcase their skills in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Perform comprehensive inspections of trailers, including brakes, suspensions, hydraulics, air systems, and electrical components using schematics and diagnostic tools.
- Conduct repairs on transmissions, engines (including diesel engines), shocks & struts, and other critical systems utilizing hand tools and power tools.
- Fabricate custom parts or modifications as needed for trailer repairs or enhancements, employing welding and soldering techniques.
- Diagnose issues related to heavy equipment such as excavators, cranes, forklifts, and farm machinery to determine necessary repairs or replacements.
- Maintain detailed service records, complete repair reports, and update maintenance logs accurately for all work performed.
- Utilize heavy equipment operation skills when needed for moving or testing trailers and machinery during repair processes.
- Ensure all work complies with safety standards such as air brake regulations and vehicle maintenance protocols while adhering to dealership or company policies.
Experience
- Proven mechanic experience with a strong background in automotive repair, trailer maintenance, or heavy equipment servicing.
- Dealership experience is highly preferred, especially with knowledge of Caterpillar machinery or similar industrial equipment.
- Hands-on experience with fabrication, welding, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, and component assembly.
- Familiarity with schematics for troubleshooting complex systems on trailers and heavy machinery.
- Ability to operate forklifts, excavators, cranes, tractor-trailers, and other industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems related to vehicle climate control is a plus.
- Strong mechanical knowledge combined with excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with clients and team members. Join us as a Licensed Trailer Mechanic if you’re eager to apply your technical expertise in a lively environment that values precision craftsmanship and proactive problem-solving!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
