Tractor Mechanic

Quality Repair Solutions (QRS®) is a comprehensive tractor and trailer repair and maintenance business that specializes in pressurized tankers. QRS ensures professional drivers get back on the road safely and quickly.

We are looking for an energetic, reliable Trailer Mechanic to join our team in La Porte, TX. We are a dynamic, stable and growing company with great long‑term career opportunities across headquarters, trucking terminals, mechanic shops, depots, tank washes and other locations.

• Weekly Competitive Pay: $26 - $29 per hour
• Tool/Boot Reimbursement Program
• Referral Program
• Employee benefits:
  
  discounted premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Basic Life/Voluntary Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Match & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off /Holiday Schedule

Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on semi‑truck trailers and tractors, including brake adjustments, tire replacements, electrical troubleshooting, and basic structural repairs while working out of a service truck and adhering to strict safety regulations. Perform general repairs on tractor and trailer units in accordance with DOT, federal, and state regulations and company standards, using technical publications or automated systems to maintain vehicles per prescribed manufacturer maintenance schedules.

Properly annotate all maintenance and labor performed in maintenance management software.

• Diagnose and repair tractors and trailers.
• Perform annual/systematic 90‑day inspections of trailers as required.
• Ensure equipment meets Federal FHWA standards.
• Operate a yard hostler truck to move trailers within the facility yard and shop as needed.
• Identify parts and supplies as needed.
• Adhere to all established safety (OSHA) and environmental policies and standards, including proper handling or disposal of hazardous waste.
• Clean, organize, and maintain the work environment to ensure equipment longevity and workplace safety.
• Use welding equipment as required.

• Must possess at least 1 year of experience and general knowledge of equipment theory, principles, and repair relating to diesel engines, air, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Must possess at least 1 year of experience in tractor and trailer maintenance, DOT rules and regulations, company policies and procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent vocational school graduation.
• At least 1 year related experience required.

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday; hours depend on location.

• Push, pull, or lift up to 75 lbs.
• Fit into a 20" cargo trailer dome opening.
• Meet safety standards for fall protection harness – max weight 310 lbs.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk for long periods of time.
• Bend or twist the body.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

The shop has a climate similar to outdoor weather. Frequent exposure to loud machinery, air tool operation, hammering, and engine noise.

Quality Carriers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.