Trailer Technician - Semi Trailer Mechanic

Job Summary

Todd's Trailer Sales & Rental is looking for a trailer mechanic to work on customer trailers and keep our own sales inventory and rental fleet road-ready. You'll handle everything from DOT annual inspections and brake work to floors, roofs, doors, and lights — on trailers that belong to local fleets and owner-operators as well as our own units. Some days you're reconditioning a trade-in for resale, some days you're getting a customer's trailer back on the road before their next load. We've been in business since 2002 at the corner of Highway 2 and Business 2 in East Grand Forks, and we're growing, so there's room to grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT annual inspections and complete the required documentation
• Inspect incoming trade-ins and purchased trailers, and write up what they need
• Diagnose and repair air brake systems — chambers, slack adjusters, valves, air lines, S-cams, shoes and drums
• Service running gear: wheel bearings, hubs, seals, suspension components, sliders and slider pins
• Mount, dismount, and repair tires; check inflation and tread on fleet units
• Troubleshoot and repair 7-way electrical, wiring harnesses, lights and ABS faults
• Repair and replace doors and door hardware — swing doors, roll-up doors, hinges, seals, tracks and locking rods
• Patch and replace roofs, sidewalls, scuff liners and hardwood flooring
• Repair and replace landing gear, crossmembers, and rails
• Perform light structural welding and cutting as needed
• Wash, detail, and prep trailers for sale or delivery
• Handle roadside and on-site service calls for rental customers
• Keep accurate repair records, track parts used, and flag parts that need reordering
• Maintain a safe, organized shop and follow all safety procedures
• Communicate directly with customers about needed repairs, options, and timelines
• Write accurate repair orders and document labor hours and parts for billing
• Give honest estimates and flag additional issues found during a repair before proceeding

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience repairing semi-trailers, heavy trucks, or comparable heavy equipment
• Working knowledge of air brake systems and trailer running gear
• Ability to read and follow repair manuals, parts diagrams, and DOT inspection criteria
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Able to lift 75 lbs, work on your feet, and work outdoors in Minnesota winters
• Dependable, shows up on time, and works safely without being watched
• Comfortable talking with customers and explaining repairs in plain language

Join us as a Trailer Technician - Semi Trailer Mechanic and be part of a dedicated team committed to maintaining high standards of safety and performance! We value your expertise in vehicle maintenance and repair—help us keep our fleet on the road!

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30