Trailer Mechanic
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
Trailer Mechanic
We're hiring a Trailer Mechanic to handle repairs, fabrication, and maintenance on trailers. This role is hands-on and ideal for someone who wants to grow into a Lead/Foreman position within a year.
What You'll Do- Perform trailer repairs, fabrication, and general maintenance
- Handle electrical repairs and rewiring
- Perform MIG or Stick welding (including aluminum)
- Troubleshoot and repair ABS systems and compressors
- Repair trailer structures (side sheets, frames, etc.)
- Replace brakes, tires, and other components
- Use a computer to document work and complete inspections
- Help train and mentor team members over time
- Experience as a trailer or heavy-duty truck mechanic
- Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical + electrical)
- Experience with ABS systems
- Welding experience (MIG or Stick)
- Comfortable working in a shop environment and outdoors
- Previous leadership or foreman experience
- Experience with truck systems (transmissions, refrigeration, etc.)
- ASE certification or similar experience
- Clear path to Lead/Foreman role within a year
- Steady hours with consistent workload
- Growing team with expansion plans
- Opportunity to build and lead your own crew
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (flex to start at 8 AM if needed)
- 40-hour workweek
- Mix of indoor and outdoor work (weather exposure)
- PPE required (uniform + steel-toed boots)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valparaiso, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Valparaiso, IN.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.
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