Mobile Trailer Technician

Epika Fleet Services, Inc.•Lexington, KY

20h•$28 - $35

About The Position

Prestige Fleet Services is hiring a Mobile Trailer Technician to diagnose, inspect, and repair Class 8 trailers through mobile road calls and in-yard service. The role includes working on trailer brake, electrical, hydraulic, lift-gate, and suspension systems, performing preventive maintenance and DOT inspections, and completing minor structural repairs. Technicians use a company device to manage work and repair orders, maintain service truck inventory, source parts, document inspections, and communicate findings to customers and management. Prestige Fleet Services has maintained trucks and trailers for more than 40 years and operates across multiple states. The company describes itself as family-oriented and community-focused, and offers tools and technology intended to reduce administrative work. The position offers competitive weekly pay, overtime and weekly bonus opportunities, shifts intended to accommodate different lifestyles, benefits, and continuing training.

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.
Comfort working with computers for billing and work orders.
Ability to follow verbal and written work orders to stay on track with daily repairs.
Confidence explaining diagnoses by phone and helping customers decide next steps for repairs.
Self-motivation and excellent organization and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with stick welding.
Own tools.
Certifications such as EPA 608, EPA 609, Universal, or 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.