Trailer Mechanic

Eau Claire Truck & Trailer – Eau Claire, WI

Eau Claire Truck & Trailer is a locally owned and family-operated truck and trailer repair business that is a subsidiary of the Midwest Star Group and has been serving the Eau Claire area for more than 40 years. We are looking for a dependable, skilled Trailer Mechanic to join our team and help keep our customers safely and efficiently on the road.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving mechanical problems, and taking pride in quality work, we’d like to hear from you.

As a Trailer Mechanic, you will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of commercial trailers and related equipment. Responsibilities may include:

• Diagnose and repair trailer mechanical and electrical issues
• Perform brake and suspension repairs
• Troubleshoot air systems and trailer components
• Repair and replace trailer lighting and electrical systems
• Inspect and repair wheel bearings, axles, and related components
• Perform liftgate service and repairs
• Repair trailer floors, roofs, doors, and other structural components
• Perform welding, fabrication, and custom trailer repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections
• Assist with DOT inspections and required repairs
• Identify needed repairs and communicate findings clearly
• Work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and safety
• Occasionally assist with roadside or emergency repair situations

• Previous experience working on trailers, heavy‑duty equipment, trucks, or similar equipment preferred
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to diagnose problems and determine the appropriate repair
• Welding/fabrication experience is a plus
• Electrical and air brake experience is a plus
• Ability to read and understand service information and wiring diagrams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable, hardworking, and safety‑minded
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• Valid driver’s license
• ASE certification or other relevant certifications are a plus, but not required

We are willing to train the right person who has a strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn.

At Eau Claire Truck & Trailer, you’ll be part of a hardworking team that takes pride in helping customers get back on the road. We work on a wide variety of commercial trucks and trailers, so there is always an opportunity to learn something new and expand your skills.

We offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Steady, year‑round work
• Variety of mechanical and fabrication work
• Opportunities to develop and expand your skills
• A locally owned and family‑operated work environment
• A team that values quality workmanship and treating customers honestly and professionally

WHAT WE OFFER

Midwest Star Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the company contributing 70% toward premiums.
• Kavira supplemental healthcare coverage provided at no cost for employees and their families.
• Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance with $25,000 in guaranteed coverage.
• Additional Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance options for employees and their families
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Legal Shield and pet insurance options.
• Retirement plan with a 3% company match.
• Paid time off that begins accruing on your first day of employment.
• Six paid holidays each year.

Midwest Star Group is a Wisconsin-based family of businesses serving the towing, transportation, automotive, truck and trailer, equipment, and service industries. Our companies…