Trailer Mechanic

Job Title: Trailer Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Trailer Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform essential maintenance tasks, including air brake maintenance, axle wheel end assembly installations, and troubleshooting electrical wiring systems. The role requires a solid understanding of spring and air ride suspensions, proper alignment procedures, and minor body repairs. Additionally, the candidate must be adept at welding steel components and preparing trucks and trailers for DOT inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic air brake maintenance including complete brake jobs, S-cam bushing replacements, brake chamber replacements, and air valve replacements.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of spring and air ride suspensions, proper alignment procedures, and replacement of torque arms, equalizers, and springs.

• Install axle wheel end assemblies properly, including hub and drum assemblies, bearings, seals, and races.

• Understand and implement proper torque procedures for axle nut installation.

• Troubleshoot and repair all aspects of electrical wiring systems, including lights, 7-way receptacles, interior lighting, and switches.

• Perform minor body repairs and maintenance, including replacement of body side panels, posts, swing and roll-door panels, roof, and floor sections.

• Conduct minor undercarriage maintenance and repairs, such as replacing crossmembers, ICC bumpers, spring hangers, dolly legs, and bracing.

• Weld steel components from various positions.

• Prepare trucks and trailers for DOT inspections.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in trailer repair and maintenance.

• Experience with brake systems and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Welding skills.

• Ability to work with electrical wiring, brakes, and air lines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any gas or diesel engine work experience is a plus, but not required.

• Having own tools is a plus, but not required. Tool allowance available.

Work Environment

Work alongside a small team in a shop environment, currently consisting of you and one other mechanic, with plans to expand by adding 1-2 more team members. The general working hours are 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility to accommodate a consistent schedule.

Pay is DOE, but range of $28-35/hr+ to start.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

all the normal basics, medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.