Heavy Duty Trailer Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Build Your Career with a Team That Keeps Freight Moving!

We are seeking a skilled and dependable  Heavy Duty Trailer Mechanic to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of commercial trailers to ensure they meet safety standards and remain road-ready. If you have strong mechanical skills and take pride in quality workmanship, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair dry vans, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, and other commercial trailers
• Perform preventative maintenance, including brake inspections, wheel-end service, suspension repairs, lighting, and electrical system diagnostics
• Repair or replace trailer components such as axles, landing gear, doors, floors, roofs, air systems, and liftgates
• Perform welding, fabrication, and structural repairs as needed
• Conduct DOT inspections and ensure trailers meet all safety and compliance standards
• Complete work orders and maintenance records accurately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Work closely with fleet managers and service personnel to minimize equipment downtime

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a trailer mechanic, diesel technician, or heavy-duty equipment mechanic
• Strong knowledge of commercial trailer systems, including air brakes, suspension, electrical, and lighting systems
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Experience performing DOT inspections is a plus
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment and hand tools safely and effectively
• Valid driver's license required; CDL is a plus
• ASE or trailer manufacturer certifications are preferred but not required
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in a physically demanding shop environment

What We Offer

• Excellent hourly pay based on experience
• Stable, year round work with overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-provided uniforms with laundry service
• Clean shop with quality equipment

Why Join Us?

Our maintenance team plays a vital role in keeping our customers' equipment safe, compliant, and on the road. We value skilled technicians, invest in their development, and provide a supportive work environment where quality workmanship is recognized and rewarded.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to keeping commercial trailers operating safely and efficiently!

Welcome to Rob’s of Bristol, PA — originally started as a towing service, but it has grown into a trusted name in automotive care, collision repair, heavy-duty repair, and hauling for over 45 years. Family owned and operated, with more than 300 employees. Rob’s owes its loyal customers and community support for its long-standing success. Built on honesty, experience, and a commitment to quality, we take pride in offering dependable service at a fair price, ensuring each job is done right and on time. At Rob’s, we’re driven by quality, backed by trust, and motivated by the relationships we’ve built along the way.

Company Description

Welcome to Rob’s of Bristol, PA — originally started as a towing service, but it has grown into a trusted name in automotive care, collision repair, heavy-duty repair, and hauling for over 45 years. Family owned and operated, with more than 300 employees. Rob’s owes its loyal customers and community support for its long-standing success. Built on honesty, experience, and a commitment to quality, we take pride in offering dependable service at a fair price, ensuring each job is done right and on time. At Rob’s, we’re driven by quality, backed by trust, and motivated by the relationships we’ve built along the way.