Trailer Technician - Rockford, IL
Job in
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listed on 2026-09-26
Listing for:
Transport Refrigeration Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Transport Refrigeration, Inc.
Job Location:
ROCKFORD OFFICE - ROCKFORD, IL 61109, Salary Range: $24.50 - $35.00 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift.
If you have experience repairing semi-trailers, refrigerated trailers, commercial trailers, or heavy-duty equipment, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a hands-on service environment.
You'll perform trailer repair, preventative maintenance, DOT/FHWA inspections, brakes, ABS, electrical, welding, fabrication, body and structural repairs, and more.
Pay & Benefits- $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.
Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Direct applicants only – no recruiting agencies.
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