Merritt Trailers Service Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Lakeshore Talent is currently hiring on behalf of Merritt Trailers for a skilled and dependable Service Technician to join their Parts & Service team in Fremont, Nebraska.

Position Details
Location: Onsite – Fremont, NE
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Pay: Starting $25.36–$27.00/hour, depending on skills and experience; 90-day review with potential pay increase up to $32/hr after skills assessment!

Job Overview
This is a hands-on role focused on trailer repair, maintenance, and fabrication for livestock and commercial trailers. The Service Technician will play a key role in keeping equipment safe, reliable, and road-ready while supporting day-to-day service operations.

Ideal candidates take pride in producing high-quality work, enjoy troubleshooting mechanical issues, and thrive in a fast-paced shop environment. This opportunity offers long-term stability, skill development, and the potential for permanent employment with a respected manufacturing organization.

What You’ll Do
-Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain livestock and commercial trailers
-Perform air system, ABS, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, and structural repairs
-Complete preventative maintenance, inspections, and DOT-related services
-Fabricate and repair components using steel and aluminum (cutting, grinding, welding)
-Read work orders, blueprints, and technical documentation
-Document completed work for billing and warranty purposes
-Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized shop
-Work closely with teammates to meet productivity and quality goals

 
What We’re Looking For
-3–5 years of experience in repair, maintenance, or technical service roles
-High school diploma or GED
-MIG welding experience (steel and aluminum)
-Ability to read blueprints and perform basic shop math
-Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
-Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
-Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work independently as skills progress

Requirements
-Must provide personal tools (tool list available; assistance may be provided)
-Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
-Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, kneeling, climbing)
-Willingness to work 40+ hours per week as needed

 

Why This Job
-Competitive hourly pay with skill-based review at 120 days
-Stable, long-term work in a well-established operation
-Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork
-Hands-on role with variety—no two days are the same

 

Apply today if you’re looking for a dependable role where your skills matter and your work makes an impact!

#ZR Company Description

Since​ ​1995,​ ​Lakeshore​ ​has​ ​provided​ ​Staffing,​ ​Recruiting​ ​and​ ​Payrolling​ ​services​ ​to employers​ ​in​ ​Denver​ ​and​ ​Chicago​ ​across​ ​multiple​ ​industries​. We​ ​are​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​achieving​ ​success by​ ​matching​ ​top​ ​talent​ ​with​ ​the​ ​right​ ​opportunities.​ In 2017, Lakeshore re-branded as Lakeshore Talent after a management buyout, becoming a woman owned company. We have a dynamic team of Account Executives focused on sales and the client experience and a talented team of Recruiters focused on candidate recruitment and candidate experience. We are able to offer a higher level of service as a result, and take pride in building strong relationships worthy of loyalty with both clients and candidates.

Company Description

Since​ ​1995,​ ​Lakeshore​ ​has​ ​provided​ ​Staffing,​ ​Recruiting​ ​and​ ​Payrolling​ ​services​ ​to employers​ ​in​ ​Denver​ ​and​ ​Chicago​ ​across​ ​multiple​ ​industries​. We​ ​are​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​achieving​ ​success by​ ​matching​ ​top​ ​talent​ ​with​ ​the​ ​right​ ​opportunities.​ In 2017, Lakeshore re-branded as Lakeshore Talent after a management buyout, becoming a woman owned company. We have a dynamic team of Account Executives focused on sales and the client experience and a talented team of Recruiters focused on candidate recruitment and candidate experience. We are able to offer a higher level of service as a result, and take pride in building strong relationships worthy of loyalty with both clients and candidates.