Trailer Technician
Aerotek**Job Title: Trailer Technician** **Job Description** As a Trailer Technician, you perform comprehensive inspections, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of trailers. You use your mechanical, electrical, and fabrication skills to diagnose issues, complete high-quality repairs, and ensure all units meet safety regulations and industry standards. You work in a hands-on shop and field-service en
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vironment, maintaining accurate records of your work and contributing to a collaborative, safety-focused team. **Responsibilities** + Conduct thorough inspections of trailers to identify maintenance and repair needs. + Perform routine maintenance tasks, including lubricating moving parts, replacing worn components, and adjusting brakes and suspension systems. + Diagnose and troubleshoot trailer issues using appropriate diagnostic tools and techniques. + Repair or replace damaged or faulty trailer parts, including electrical systems, tires, brakes, lights, couplers, and axles. + Perform welding, fabrication, and bodywork repairs as required. + Ensure all repair and maintenance procedures comply with applicable safety regulations and industry standards. + Use tape measures, power tools, hand tools, and other equipment safely and effectively for repair and assembly work. + Maintain accurate records of all work performed, including parts used and labor hours. + Work collaboratively with other technicians and team members to meet service and quality expectations. + Follow all safety protocols and use personal protective equipment as required. + Support shop and field-service operations by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work area. **Essential Skills** + At least 1 year of experience as a Trailer Service Technician or in a similar role. + Strong knowledge of trailer systems, including electrical, suspension, braking, and structural components. + Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform repairs, maintenance, and assembly work. + Proficiency using tape measures, power tools, and hand tools in a repair and fabrication environment. + Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on trailers. + Experience using welding equipment for structural and bodywork repairs. + Capability to safely lift up to 85 pounds. + Good written and oral communication skills. + Ability to work effectively as a collaborative team player. + Licensed Truck-Trailer Service Technician (310J) or actively working towards this certification as an apprentice. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in fabrication, welding, and tailgate repairs (considered an asset). + Previous experience in a shop or field-service environment performing trailer maintenance and repair. + Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. + Ability to maintain accurate documentation of parts usage and labor hours. + Comfort working with assembly processes and various mechanical components. **Why Work Here?** You join a team that values your skills and supports your growth with competitive compensation, a signing bonus, and above-average pay rates including an enhanced afternoon shift premium. You benefit from paid vacation and personal days, annual boot and tool allowances, a prescription safety glasses program, and company-provided shop coveralls and PPE. An employer-paid benefits package and a matching pension plan provide long-term security, while ongoing opportunities for growth and development help you advance your career in a supportive, hands-on environment. **Work Environment** The location is a hands-on shop and field-service environment focused on trailer maintenance and repair. The role involves using mechanical, electrical, and welding tools and equipment in an active service bay and on-site settings. You operate in a safety-conscious atmosphere with company-provided coveralls and PPE, supported by structured procedures and collaborative team members. The environment emphasizes practical, physical w