Trailer Technician (Mon-Fri 7am-330pm)

Trailer Technician

Location: Arcadia, WI

We are seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing our fleet of trailers to ensure safe and efficient transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on trailers including brakes, lights, tires, and suspension systems
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and perform necessary repairs
• Conduct DOT inspections and ensure all trailers meet safety and compliance standards
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation
• Perform welding and fabrication work as needed
• Replace and repair trailer doors, hinges, flooring, and other structural components
• Service and repair refrigeration units on temperature-controlled trailers (if applicable)
• Collaborate with transportation team to prioritize repair schedules and minimize downtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience in trailer maintenance and repair preferred
• Strong knowledge of air brake systems, electrical systems, and trailer components
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and equipment
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred but not required
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Why You’ll Love This Job 

Tool & Boot Allowance – Get a $300 annual boot allowance and $500 annual tool allowance so you’re always equipped for the job.

Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off to support your well-being.

Competitive Pay & Shift Differentials – Earn what you're worth with opportunities for additional pay.

Growth & Stability – Work with a company that invests in its mechanics and keeps you busy year-round.

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business; we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation, he uses candor and is direct in communication
• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments

Passion, Drive, Discipline

• Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive, and willpower to finish
• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
• Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems.
• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals, and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem-solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

• ​Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself.
• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
• Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
• Strives to be the BEST by improving the quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business​

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

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We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.