What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Truck Trailer Technician position at Trailer Equipment?
Join Our Team as a Mobile Semi-Trailer Technician
Location: West Michigan
Company: Trailer Equipment / Trailer X-Press
Trailer Equipment / Trailer X-Press is a family-owned leader in the heavy-duty truck and trailer industry, proudly serving Michigan with excellence in trailer parts, service, sales, and leasing. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for skilled and motivated professionals to join our team and grow with us.
Position Overview
We’re hiring a Mobile Semi-Trailer Technician to support our expanding service operations in West Michigan. This field-based role offers independence and flexibility—no daily reporting to a central office. You’ll travel locally to customer sites to perform trailer repairs and maintenance, delivering reliable, high-quality service.
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose and repair trailers at customer locations.
- Perform welding, fabrication, and structural repairs.
- Dismantle and reassemble trailer components using hoists and tools.
- Conduct safety inspections and maintain your service truck.
- Accurately document service work and time logs
- Participate in an on-call rotation (approx. one week/month)
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or GED
- 2–5 years of trailer or heavy-duty equipment repair experience preferred
- Welding and fabrication skills are highly desirable.
- One ASE or Michigan State Certification required
- Your own hand tools
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card (company-paid)
- Must pass a drug screen, physical, and lift test
Physical Requirements
- Lift/carry 30 lbs frequently.
- Lift/carry 50 lbs occasionally.
- Team lifts to 100 lbs infrequently.
Compensation & Pay Structure
- Hourly Pay: $29.00–$30.00 based on experience
- Commission Option: Start at 30% of invoiced labor, increasing monthly to a cap of 35%
- Quarterly Hourly Pay: When not earning commission
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match (auto-enroll after 90 days)
- Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
- PTO accrual from day one
- Paid Holidays & Company-Sponsored Events
- Referral Bonus Program (up to $500 per referral)
- Christmas Bonus ($50/year of service, up to $1,000)
- Uniforms, Boot Reimbursement, and Clothing Allowance
- Prescription Safety Glasses Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Why Join Us?
At Trailer Equipment / Trailer X-Press, we value hard work, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our people and offer a supportive, family-oriented work environment with opportunities to grow your career.
Ready to hit the road with us?
Apply today and become part of a team that keeps Michigan moving.
Salary : $29 - $30