Trailer Mechanic @ Aerotek

Trailer Mechanic $30-40/hour!Job DescriptionThis role focuses on comprehensive trailer maintenance and repair, including preventative maintenance, brake and suspension work, electrical diagnostics, minor body and undercarriage repairs, and welding. You will use your mechanical and carpentry skills, along with your own hand tools, to ensure trailers are safe, reliable, and compliant with established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on trailers, including checking and maintaining proper oil levels in hub caps, ensuring correct air pressure in tires, and greasing all fittings.
• Carry out minor light repairs and replacements, ensuring all exterior and interior lighting is functioning correctly.
• Complete full brake jobs and basic air brake maintenance, including S-cam bushing replacements, brake chamber replacements, and air valve replacements.
• Apply a solid understanding of spring and air ride suspensions, performing proper alignment procedures and removing and replacing torque arms, equalizers, and springs.
• Work with axle wheel end assemblies, including proper installation of hubs and drum assemblies, bearings, seals, and races, following correct torque procedures for axle nut installation.
• Troubleshoot and repair all aspects of trailer electrical wiring systems, including lights, 7-way receptacles, interior lighting, and switches.
• Perform minor body repairs and maintenance, including removing and replacing body side panels and posts, swing and roll-door panels, and roof and floor sections.
• Carry out minor undercarriage maintenance and repairs, including removing and replacing crossmembers, ICC bumpers, spring hangers, dolly legs, and bracing.
• Weld steel components from various positions to support structural and repair needs.
• Use and maintain appropriate hand tools and equipment needed to perform all assigned tasks, while utilizing major shop equipment and large shop tools provided on-site.
• Follow established safety procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all maintenance and repair activities.
• Collaborate with other technicians in the shop to support efficient workflow and maintain a safe, organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience performing preventative maintenance on trailers, including lubrication, tire checks, and basic mechanical inspections.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills with the ability to perform complete brake jobs and basic air brake maintenance.
• Ability to perform S-cam bushing replacements, brake chamber replacements, and air valve replacements.
• Basic understanding of spring and air ride suspensions and proper alignment procedures.
• Knowledge of removing and replacing torque arms, equalizers, and springs.
• Complete knowledge of axle wheel end assemblies, including proper installation of hubs and drum assemblies, bearings, seals, and races.
• Strong understanding of proper torque procedures for axle nut installation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring systems on trailers, including all exterior and interior lights, 7-way receptacles, and switches.
• Capability to perform minor body repairs such as removing and replacing body side panels, posts, swing and roll-door panels, and roof and floor sections.
• Ability to perform minor undercarriage maintenance and repairs, including crossmembers, ICC bumpers, spring hangers, dolly legs, and bracing.
• Ability to weld steel components from various positions.
• Possession of appropriate hand tools and equipment necessary to perform trailer maintenance and repair tasks.
• Demonstrated carpentry skills applicable to trailer body and structural repairs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ASE certification.
• Wheel end certification.
• Brake and ABS certification.
• Documented experience performing preventative maintenance on trailers or similar equipment.
• Experience with trailer repair, including brake systems, welding, diesel-related components, and hydraulics.
• Comfort working within defined safety and procedural guidelines and following SOP standards.

Why Work Here? Employees benefit from a stable, structured environment that values safety, thorough training, and fair compensation practices. Weekly pay and quarterly bonus opportunities support financial stability, while excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching promote long-term wellbeing. Paid PTO days encourage work-life balance, and programs for tool and boot purchases help technicians invest in their trade without undue financial strain. The absence of weekend work and a predictable first-shift schedule further enhance work-life balance and personal time.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a safety-focused, procedure-driven 5-bay shop environment with clear SOP standards that all technicians follow. Each technician is certified on the equipment they use, reinforcing a structured and safety-oriented culture. You will work alongside five experienced technicians and one technician trainee, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with no weekend work.

Overtime may be available after the regular shift as needed, with a maximum of 50 hours per week. Major shop equipment and large tools are provided, while technicians are expected to bring their own hand tools. The environment emphasizes consistent, hourly pay rather than flat-rate compensation, ensuring you are paid for the entire time spent working on equipment.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $82000.00/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. Health & Insurance: Full health, dental, vision, life, supplemental life, disability, and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurances, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Financial & Retirement: 401(k) matching and profit-sharing programs.

Bonuses: Sign-on and retention bonuses (up to $6,000) and referral bonuses (up to $3,000).

Perks & Allowances

Paid time off (PTO), boot, tool, and wellness allowances

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

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.