Trailer Mechanic

Job Description

Trailer Mechanic / Trailer Technician - Keep Our Fleet Moving

Looking for a full-time Trailer Mechanic job near you? Join Averitt as a Trailer Mechanic / Trailer Technician and play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, efficient, and road'ready. Our mechanics do more than turn wrenches, they protect our drivers, support our customers, and keep freight moving.

Whether you're an experienced trailer mechanic, diesel technician, or a recent tech school graduate, Averitt offers stable pay, modern shops, and long-term career growth in fleet maintenance.

Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7 pm - 7 am or Monday - Thursday 7 pm - 7 am

What You'll Do:
As a Trailer Mechanic / Technician, you will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of trailers and related systems, including:

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair trailer components including:
  • Doors, brakes, tires, suspension systems
  • ABS systems, electrical systems, and hydraulics
• Repair and replace trailer bodies including: sidewalls, rails, roofs, and floors
• Perform major liftgate repairs.
• DOT inspector certified
• Brake inspector certified

Pay & Scheduling

• Hourly pay for all time worked (not just wrench time)
• Competitive pay with performance reviews every 90 days
• 4-day work weeks available at select locations

Tool & Equipment Support

• $2,500 Tool Bonus for qualified mechanics
  • $1,250 after 90 days, $1,250 after 180 days
• Clean, organized, and well-equipped shop environment
• Uniforms provided and professionally cleaned

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 paid holidays annually

Industry-Leading Insurance (Starts After 30 Days)

• Medical, dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage
  • Individual plans starting as low as$40.20/week
  • Family plans starting as low as $105.90/week
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

Financial & Career Support

• Monthly profit-sharing contributions to your retirement
• Referral bonuses, get rewarded for bringing great people on board

Why Join Averitt?

• Over 22% of our team has been with Averitt for 20+ years
• Supportive leadership that listens and invests in your career
• Work alongside professionals who take pride in their craft
• A workplace where mechanics are respected, valued, and heard

Ready to Build Your Career in Diesel Maintenance?

If you're looking for a long-term home in diesel mechanic jobs, truck technician roles, or fleet maintenance careers, Averitt is the place to grow.

Click "Apply Now" to start your career with Averitt, where the work matters and so do you.

Averitt Express is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Convictions for DUI within the past 5 years will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• License suspensions or revocations within the past 5 years will be reviewed on case-by-case basis
• More than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Training and certification requirements
• Preventive maintenance inspection - requires bending & stooping
• Lubrication - requires bending & stooping
• Oil change - requires bending & stooping
• Brake system repair - lift requirement: 105 lbs
• Driveline component repair - lift requirement: 95 lbs
• Trailer body repair - lift requirement: 100 lbs
• Tire maintenance - lift requirement: 95 lbs
• Diesel engine repair - lift requirement: 80 lbs
• Regular predictable attendance
• Heavy-duty truck mechanical aptitude
• Air conditioning certification
• Heavy-duty brake certification
• Remove and replace vehicle components