What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Mechanic position at PTG Logistics?
Position Title: Trailer Mechanic Technician (Monday-Friday 7am-4pm afterhours and weekend on call rotation)
Location: Newnan, Ga
Schedule: First Shift | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Compensation: $25-28 an hour based on experience
About PTG Logistics
PTG Logistics is a nationwide logistics and transportation services provider known for reliability, teamwork, and one of the highest retention rates in the industry. We equip our team members with the right tools, training, and support to succeed — all while maintaining a strong focus on work-life balance.
If you’re a dependable, hands-on individual who takes pride in quality work and wants to join a company that values its employees, this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on a variety of trailers (dry van, flatbed, reefer, truck bodies, and specialty trailers).
- Conduct preventative maintenance and quality repairs in compliance with DOT and company standards.
- Rebuild, replace, and repair trailer components as needed.
- Read and interpret work orders; document all maintenance and repair activities.
- Perform welding and fabrication (Certified Welder preferred).
- Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with vendors and customers
Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on repair experience.
- Experience installing trailer parts such as cross members, rails, flooring, lights, wiring, brakes, and valves.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Previous experience as a trailer mechanic, maintenance technician, or similar trade strongly preferred.
- Must provide your own hand tools.
- Must pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
- Proof of work authorization in the U.S. required.
Schedule & Compensation
- Shift: First Shift | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Why Work for PTG Logistics?
- Stable, nationwide company with long-term career potential
- Supportive, safety-focused environment
- Competitive weekly pay
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs.
- Experience installing trailer parts such as cross members, rails, flooring, lights, wiring, brakes, valves, and more.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Experience in mechanics, carpentry, or as a technician.
- Must own hand tools.
- Must pass background screening, physical, and drug tests.
- Proof of work authorization in the U.S. required.
Salary : $25 - $28