Trailer Technician

Aerotek is Hiring Trailer Technicians in Nashville!

Pay Range: $21.00-$26.00/hour

Shift Times: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday

Job Description

This role focuses on performing complete box trailer overhauls and structural modifications, including metal framing, sheet metal installation, and hitch repairs. You will work with a variety of tools and materials to repair, rebuild, and extend trailers while following strict safety and quality standards in a hands-on shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete box trailer overhauls, including removing all interior metal shelving and preparing the trailer for refurbishment.

• Measure and cut metal framing materials to precise specifications using appropriate tools.

• Install, align, and secure metal frames within trailers to ensure structural integrity and proper fit.

• Attach sheet metal to frames using rivet guns to extend truck beds and complete structural modifications.

• Repair or replace trailer hitches using a plasma cutter and other shop equipment as needed.

• Assist other technicians with repair projects during downtime to support overall shop productivity.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper storage of tools and materials.

• Follow all safety procedures, shop rules, and quality standards while performing trailer modifications and repairs.

• Use tape measures and blueprints to interpret specifications and ensure accurate builds and repairs.

• Apply mechanical aptitude and basic automotive repair skills to diagnose and resolve trailer issues.

Essential Skills

• Proven mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience working with tools in a construction, carpentry, automotive repair, or body shop environment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and measurements accurately using a tape measure.

• Experience with metal carpentry, including cutting, framing, and installing metal components.

• Experience operating a plasma cutter for cutting and repairing metal parts such as trailer hitches.

• Familiarity with body repair or body shop work, including structural and cosmetic repairs.

• Carpentry and framing experience, particularly in metal framing applications.

• Ability to use rivet guns and other shop tools to attach sheet metal and complete structural assemblies.

• Strong understanding of safety procedures in a shop environment and commitment to following them consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Autobody schooling or completion of a related technical training program.

• ASE certifications or similar industry-recognized credentials in automotive or body repair.

• Experience working in construction, scaffolding, or similar trades involving framing and structural work.

• Experience in automotive repair, including familiarity with trailers, truck beds, and related components.

• Experience working in smaller shops where flexibility and teamwork are essential.

Why Work Here?

You join a smaller shop where your contributions are visible and recognized, creating strong opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance. The business maintains consistent work due to long-standing relationships with major customers, providing stability and steady hours. The company rewards reliability and safe work habits through annual attendance and safety bonuses, and occasionally offers additional appreciation bonuses such as extra holiday payouts. Hard work and ambition are noticed, and high-performing team members have a track record of earning pay increases and recognition for their impact.

Work Environment

You work in a smaller trailer shop with open bay doors, creating a true hands-on, shop-floor environment where conditions vary with the seasons; it will be colder in the winter and hotter in the summer. The role operates on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary based on business needs. You regularly use tools such as tape measures, rivet guns, plasma cutters, and other mechanical and carpentry equipment while working on trailers and truck beds. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork while handling metal framing, sheet metal, and automotive components.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.