Trailer Technician - Rockford, IL

Job Details:

Job Location:

ROCKFORD OFFICE - ROCKFORD, IL, Salary Range: $24.50 - $35.00

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Job Shift: 1st Shift, Experienced Trailer Technician / Trailer Mechanic Transport Refrigeration, Inc. Rockford, IL Monday
- Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM No Weekends $24.50 - $35.00/hour – Based on Experience

• $24.50 - $35.00/hour, based on experience
• Monday
  - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• No weekends
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off + holidays
• Boot & safety glasses allowance
• Paid training and certification support
• Career advancement opportunities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on semi-trailers and refrigerated trailers
• Perform DOT/FHWA inspections and related repairs
• Diagnose and repair trailer brakes and ABS systems
• Perform tire repairs and replacements
• Repair trailer bodies, structures, floors, and rear doors
• Perform steel and aluminum welding
• Fabricate and modify trailers and customer vehicles
• Perform trailer electrical repairs and troubleshooting
• Perform insulation and foaming of refrigerated trailers and vans
• Perform road service when needed
• Service and repair company vehicles and equipment
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and other shop equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop

• Previous trailer repair experience required
• Experience as a Trailer Technician, Trailer Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, or Heavy-Duty Technician
• Experience repairing semi-trailers, refrigerated trailers, or commercial trailers
• Strong welding and fabrication skills
• Experience with trailer brakes, ABS, electrical systems, tires, and structural repairs
• Ability to perform or learn DOT/FHWA inspections
• High school diploma, technical school, or equivalent experience
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
• ASE certification or willingness to obtain and maintain certifications
• Ability to travel occasionally for training
• Obtain required tools and toolbox
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented

• Lift up to 50 lbs. several times per day and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, climb, push, and pull
• Work around and underneath trailers using ladders, scaffolding, and creepers
• Operate company and customer vehicles, forklifts, hoists, and shop equipment
• Perform repetitive hand movements and use hand tools throughout the workday

You'll be joining a growing company and a brand-new Rockford location with the opportunity to help build a strong local service team. We provide truck, trailer, and transport refrigeration service and repair for customers across multiple industries. Our technicians work on a wide variety of equipment, giving experienced technicians the opportunity to use and expand their skills.

Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Direct applicants only - no recruiting agencies.