Commercial Trailer Chassis & Brake Systems Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Own the challenge. Elevate the standard.

If solving complex trailer issues is your craft, this role is your platform. As a Commercial Trailer Chassis & Brake Systems Specialist, you’ll protect uptime, ensure safety, and raise the bar for performance across our fleet.

Picture this: your shift begins with a walkaround—brakes, suspension, lighting, hydraulics—all evaluated with a practiced eye. You uncover an electrical fault, trace it to a corroded connector, repair it, and verify the fix. Before the day ends, you complete PMs, update service records, and partner with teammates to plan tomorrow’s work—so trailers leave the yard safe and ready.

• Monday – Friday | 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• 7 days on & 7 days off | 4:00 am – 4:30 pm

Shift Differentials Available

• Tool & Boot Allowance : $300 boots + $500 tools each year
• Benefits Package : Health, dental, vision, and EAP
• Time Away : Paid vacation, holidays, and your birthday off
• Financial Wellbeing : 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Wellness : Telehealth, Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific), Medical Tourism
• Perks : Life Insurance and a generous employee discount
• Career Momentum : Competitive pay with shift differentials, year-round investment in your growth

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair trailers to meet stringent safety and performance targets
• Diagnose and correct concerns in brakes, suspension, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Execute preventive maintenance—tires, brakes, lubrication, and adjustments
• Document work precisely and comply with safety and regulatory standards
• Collaborate to reduce downtime and boost fleet efficiency

• 3–5 years of hands-on trailer technician/mechanic experience
• Deep knowledge of trailer systems and diagnostics
• Ability to lift and move heavy components
• Team-oriented, quality-driven, and safety-minded
• CDL or certifications are a plus (not required)

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Brake & Suspension Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Manual Drive Train and Axles

• Diesel engine

We’re the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world—and we act like it. We reject the status quo, innovate through adversity, and consistently deliver better outcomes for customers. Our culture is built on a Growth Mindset and a belief in developing future leaders through hands-on learning and mentorship. Discover how our values show up in the real world in our Corporate Social Responsibility report.

• Honesty & Integrity : Speak with candor, confront reality, and keep your word.
• Passion, Drive, Discipline : Bring energy, build repeatable processes, and finish strong.
• Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence : Eliminate waste, understand the “why,” measure and beat the target.
• Dirty Fingernail : Don’t manage from reports—go to the work, stay curious, verify, and apply the 5 Whys.
• Growth Focused : Know the customer, outpace the competition, improve quality, reduce cost, and grow profitably.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive; therefore, successful completion of a drug screening is required as a condition of employment.

Apply today and build a career where your expertise is recognized—and your impact is visible—at Ashley.