Trailer Mechanic
About The Position
The Trailer Mechanic assembles and disassembles vehicle engines and cleans fuel tanks. The role maintains hubs and axles, adjusting or replacing them as needed; inspects, services, and replaces trailer parts, including tires; and checks and repairs brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems. The mechanic also performs preventive maintenance and federal inspections on dry van trailers, diagnoses and repairs trailer-light and ABS issues, handles brake jobs and wheel seals, and completes trailer body, sheet-metal, door, welding, and torching repairs. The position also includes preventive maintenance on yard trucks.
Requirements
- Two years of experience preferred but not required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and disassemble vehicle engines and clean fuel tanks.
- Maintain hubs and axles, adjusting or replacing them as required.
- Inspect, service, and replace trailer parts, including tires.
- Check and repair brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and federal inspections on dry van trailers.
- Diagnose and repair electrical issues, including trailer lights.
- Perform brake jobs and replace wheel seals.
- Complete sheet-metal work on dry van trailers, including roof patches and panel patches.
- Diagnose and repair ABS issues.
- Weld and use a torch on steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
- Perform body work on side rails, panels, roofs, and top rails.
- Repair overhead and roll-up doors.
- Perform preventive maintenance on yard trucks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
