Trailer Mechanic

Saia Inc. • Grand Prairie, TX

10d • $31 - $35

About The Position

The Trailer Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, and repairs trailers used for transporting goods. The role services, inspects, and repairs tractor-trailers, identifies failures across mechanical, electrical, and other trailer systems, and tests equipment after repairs. The mechanic also records service and maintenance activities and repairs defective components such as brakes, tires, axles, wiring, and hydraulic systems.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
• Read, write, communicate, and comprehend English to perform job tasks, understand instructions and regulations, respond to questions, and review and complete required documents and records.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of trailer mechanic experience.
• Proficiency in diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect, and repair tractor-trailers.
• Diagnose failures and repair mechanical, electrical, and other trailer systems.
• Use hydraulic jacks and hoists to access the underside of trailers.
• Conduct full trailer inspections to identify issues.
• Test trailers after repairs to confirm they are operating without issues.
• Maintain detailed records of service and maintenance activities.
• Repair defective parts, including brakes, tires, axles, wiring, and hydraulic systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED