What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Mechanic position at Contract Transport Services (CTS)?
Company Overview
Contract Transport Services is a dynamic transportation company with a rich history of providing reliable cartage, yard management, and truckload services across multiple regions. Committed to delivering quality service at competitive rates, we prioritize professionalism and a positive work environment for our team members.
Job Overview
Location: Green Bay, WI
Are you an experienced Trailer Mechanic or someone who enjoys working with your hands and wants to build a career in the transportation industry? At Contract Transport Services (CTS), we're looking for dependable, motivated individuals who take pride in quality work and are eager to learn.
Whether you already have trailer repair experience or have worked on vehicles, equipment, or in a mechanical trade, CTS is committed to helping the right candidate succeed through hands-on training and support.
Why You'll Love Working at CTS
- Competitive pay: $23.00–$27.00 per hour (based on experience)
- Monday through Friday schedule
- Stable, full-time employment
- Hands-on training and opportunities to grow your skills
- Safety-focused work environment
- Team-oriented culture where your work is valued
Essential Functions
As a Trailer Mechanic, you'll help inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain semi-trailers to keep our fleet operating safely and efficiently.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and structural trailer issues
- Repair or replace trailer floors, sidewalls, roofs, doors, brakes, suspension, lighting, and other components
- Complete frame and structural repairs
- Perform welding and fabrication projects as needed
- Inspect trailers to ensure DOT compliance and safety standards
- Maintain accurate repair documentation
- Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
Qualifications
Whether you're an experienced Trailer Mechanic or someone eager to build a career in the industry, we'd like to hear from you.
The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, and motivated to learn. If you have experience working with vehicles, equipment, welding, or maintenance—even if it isn't specifically on semi-trailers—we're willing to train the right person.
- Previous trailer mechanic experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of trailer structure and repair procedures
- Experience with welding, fabrication, and frame repair required
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Basic diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Valid driver’s license required
- CDL preferred but not required
- Ability to lift heavy parts and work in a shop environment
- Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $27