Trailer Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Trailer Technician

Job Description

The Trailer Technician inspects, diagnoses, repairs, fabricates, and maintains commercial trailers and their components to ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently. This role involves a broad range of mechanical, electrical, welding, fabrication, brake, suspension, and structural repairs. Technicians have the opportunity to advance through levels based on their technical knowledge, experience, certifications, and ability to perform increasingly complex repairs independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on commercial trailers and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems on a variety of trailer types.
• Repair, replace, or install trailer components such as hubcaps, lighting systems, plywood flooring, roof patches, doors, panels, and other trailer hardware.
• Check and maintain proper tire air pressure and inspect tires for wear, damage, or other safety concerns.
• Inspect and maintain fluid levels and lubricate equipment according to maintenance schedules and manufacturer recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and repair trailer lighting systems and electrical wiring to ensure proper function and compliance with safety standards.
• Diagnose and repair ABS (Anti-Lock Braking Systems) on trailers.
• Perform air brake maintenance, inspections, and repairs, ensuring systems operate safely and reliably.
• Replace air valves, brake chambers, air lines, and other air brake system components as needed.
• Repair and maintain spring ride and air ride suspension systems, including inspections and component replacement.
• Diagnose and repair axle and wheel-end assemblies to prevent failures and extend equipment life.
• Use welding and fabrication skills to perform structural repairs and modifications on trailers when required.
• Document work performed and communicate findings and recommendations to appropriate personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience, including structural repairs and component fabrication, preferred.
• Experience in fleet maintenance, heavy equipment service, or trailer repair environments.
• Experience working on flatbed trucks, dry vans, and semi-trailers.
• Familiarity with electrical systems related to anti-lock braking and trailer lighting.
• Ability to work with a variety of tools and equipment commonly used in trailer and heavy equipment maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Why Work Here?

You join a professional shop environment that values technical growth, safety, and high-quality workmanship. The role offers clear opportunities for advancement based on your skills, experience, and certifications, allowing you to progress as you take on more complex repairs independently. You work with a variety of commercial trailers and equipment, building a diverse skill set in mechanical, electrical, and fabrication disciplines within a supportive, hands-on setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a shop environment focused on commercial trailer and heavy equipment maintenance and repair. You work with a range of tools and diagnostic equipment to service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, brake, and suspension systems. The setting is hands-on and equipment-driven, with trailers such as flatbeds, dry vans, and semi-trailers routinely in the shop.

This is a Permanent position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $80000.00/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.

Medical insurance optionsDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) planWeekly payLife insurance

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.