Trailer Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Trailer Technician

Job Description

The Trailer Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, fabricating, and maintaining commercial trailers and trailer components. The role involves performing a variety of mechanical, electrical, welding, fabrication, brake, suspension, and structural repairs to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. Advancement through levels is based on technical knowledge, experience, certifications, and the ability to perform increasingly complex repairs independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on trailers and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair, replace, or install trailer components including 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 or damage.
• Inspect and maintain fluid levels and lubricate equipment as required.
• Troubleshoot and repair trailer lighting and electrical wiring systems.
• Diagnose and repair ABS (Anti-Lock Braking Systems).
• Perform air brake maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Replace air valves, brake chambers, air lines, and other brake system components.
• Repair and maintain spring ride and air ride suspension systems.
• Diagnose and repair axle and wheel-end assemblies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with commercial trailer repair, heavy equipment, diesel equipment, or automotive maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of air brake systems, suspension systems, and trailer components.
• Experience with electrical diagnostics and wiring repairs.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a large sign-on bonus, excellent medical plans including PPO and High-Deductible options with HSA. Benefit from a 401k with company match, PTO that increases with tenure, company-paid life insurance, and short & long-term disability coverage. New employees are eligible for benefits starting the first day of the month following their start date.

Work Environment

Work in a shop environment with options for 1st or 2nd shift. Hours are 7am - 3:30pm from Monday to Friday or 3pm - 1:30am from Monday to Thursday.

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 Oct 16, 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.