Trailer Mechanic
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**1st Shift - 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM- Wednesday thru Saturday**
**2nd Shift 4:30AM-6:00PM Saturday Thru Wednesday**
Position Summary: The Trailer Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains the company’s fleet of trailers and related equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and DOT-compliant operation. Working primarily in the shop and yard, this role performs preventive maintenance and corrective repairs across braking, electrical, suspension, hydraulic, and structural systems to minimize downtime and keep the fleet roadworthy. The position is essential to the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness of the company’s transportation assets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair trailers, including brakes, suspension, axles, wheel ends, tires, lighting, and electrical and air systems
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and federal annual (FHWA) inspections to keep trailers compliant with DOT, FMCSA, and California Highway Patrol (BIT) requirements
- Troubleshoot and repair air brake systems, hydraulics, landing gear, suspension/airbags, doors, and refrigeration (reefer) units as applicable
- Perform welding, fabrication, and structural repairs to trailer frames, floors, and bodies
- Replace and repair tires, wheels, and bearings, verifying proper torque and alignment
- Move, position, and road test trailers within the yard to confirm repair quality
- Accurately document inspections, repairs, parts used, and labor in the fleet maintenance management system
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with Cal/OSHA and company safety policies
- Respond to roadside or after-hours emergency repair needs as required
- Perform other related duties as assigned