Mobile Trailer Technician

Prestige Fleet Services • Joliet, IL

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About The Position

Prestige Fleet Services is hiring a Mobile Trailer Technician to diagnose, inspect, and repair Class 8 trailers, including brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lift-gate, and suspension systems. The role includes trailer patchwork and minor structural repairs, preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and servicing or replacing parts such as tires, hubs, and axles. Technicians handle mobile road calls and in-yard work, document repairs using a company device, manage service-truck inventory, source parts from local vendors, and communicate inspection findings to customers and management. The company describes itself as a family-oriented fleet maintenance business with more than 40 years of experience and offers training and opportunities to grow.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience repairing commercial Class 8 trailers.
• Experience performing annual federal inspections and brake inspections.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and no suspensions.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
• Comfortable using computers for billing and work orders.
• Ability to follow verbal and written work orders to stay on track with daily repairs.
• Self-motivated, with excellent organization and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with stick welding.
• Own tools.
• Certifications are a plus, including EPA 608, EPA 609, Universal, and ASE.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, inspect, and repair Class 8 trailers, including brake, electrical, hydraulic, lift-gate, and suspension systems.
• Perform trailer patchwork and minor structural repairs as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and DOT inspections; service and replace parts such as tires, hubs, and axles.
• Write work orders and open and close repair orders on a company device for mobile road calls and in-yard work.
• Test systems for performance and ensure trailers meet DOT safety requirements.
• Manage service-truck inventory and source parts from local vendors.
• Complete inspection reports and DOT documentation accurately and on time.
• Provide strong customer service and report findings to management.
• Explain diagnoses by phone and help customers decide next steps for repairs.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Weekly bonus opportunities.
• Shifts available to meet your lifestyle.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account option.
• Additional wellness resources.
• Life insurance offerings.
• Supplemental insurance plans.
• Retirement plans with company match.
• Continuing training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed