Trailer Mechanic

Senior Trailer Mechanic

Location: BTS Shop

Division: BTS (Bengal Transportation Services)

Schedule: Days | 5x8's (40 hours/week)

Pay: Starting at $30/hour (higher based on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Bengal Transportation Services is hiring a Senior Trailer Mechanic to support our shop operations. This role is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining trailers to ensure safety, reliability, and full DOT compliance.

We are looking for a high-level mechanic with strong trailer rebuild and repair experience who can work independently and keep equipment moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on dry van, flatbed, and specialty trailers
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, air, and structural systems
• Repair/replace:
• Brakes, hubs, drums, bearings, seals
• Suspension components and air systems
• Landing gear, doors, roofs, and flooring
• Inspect and repair 12V electrical and ABS systems
• Perform tire service (repair, replacement, rotation, torqueing)
• Conduct and document DOT inspections
• Complete minor welding and fabrication as needed
• Maintain accurate work orders and documentation
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized shop environment
• Communicate repair status and safety concerns to leadership
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5–10 years of trailer repair/rebuild experience (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Trailer brake systems
• Suspension and structural components
• Electrical and ABS systems
• Experience with tools, lifts, and shop equipment
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and inspection reports
• Valid driver's license (MVR required – heavy truck classification)
• Ability to pass:
• Drug screen
• DOT physical
• Physically capable of lifting, bending, climbing, and working in shop conditions
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school certification (diesel/truck/trailer repair)
• Experience with DOT inspections & FHWA out-of-service criteria
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience with liftgates or specialized trailer systems
  
  

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Day shift – 5 days/week (8-hour shifts)
• Overtime as required / based on workload
• Work performed in shop and occasional outdoor yard conditions
• Exposure to noise, equipment, and weather conditions
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay starting at $30/hour (higher based on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Company-provided uniforms
• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)
• Stable, long-term work environment
  
  

Hiring Requirements

• Interview required
• Drug screen required
• MVR required (Heavy Truck)
• DOT Physical required
• Valid driver's license required
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bengal Transportation Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected status.