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🛠️ Lead Trailer Technician / Trailer Shop Lead – 2nd Shift
Earn Up to $2.00/Hour Shift Differential Quarterly Bonuses
📍 De Pere, WI
🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Transport Refrigeration, Inc. (TRI) is seeking an experienced Lead Trailer Technician to oversee our 2nd Shift Trailer Shop in De Pere, WI.
This is a working lead position for an experienced trailer mechanic who enjoys mentoring technicians, coordinating workflow, and setting the standard for quality repairs. You'll spend time both on the shop floor performing repairs and helping lead the team to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and correctly.
If you have experience with trailer repair, welding, fabrication, brakes, suspension, ABS systems, electrical diagnostics, and DOT inspections, and are ready to take the next step into leadership, we'd like to hear from you.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience = $26.50 - $35.00/hour
- $2.00/hour shift differential
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- PTO accrual starting Day 1
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
- Company HSA contributions
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Boot allowance
- Safety glasses allowance
- Paid training and ASE certification support
- Stable, year-round work
🚛 What You'll Do
Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of the 2nd shift trailer shop
- Assign and prioritize work orders
- Support technician development through coaching and training
- Ensure repairs are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule
- Promote a positive team culture and strong communication between shifts
- Verify repair quality and maintain productivity standards
Technical Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair trailers, including:
- Air brake systems
- Suspension systems
- Electrical and lighting systems
- ABS diagnostics and repairs
- Landing gear and wheel-end components
- Doors, floors, roofs, and structural repairs
- Perform welding and fabrication repairs on steel and aluminum trailers
- Complete DOT/FHWA inspections
- Perform preventive maintenance services
- Complete repair documentation and work orders
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
🎯 Qualifications
Required
- 3 years of trailer repair experience
- Strong welding and fabrication experience
- Experience performing DOT/FHWA inspections
- Knowledge of air brake, suspension, ABS, and electrical systems
- Valid driver's license
- Personal toolbox and tools
Preferred
- Previous experience as a Lead Technician, Shop Foreman, Crew Lead, or Supervisor
- ASE Certifications
- Fleet maintenance experience
- Experience mentoring or training technicians
🏭 Why Join TRI?
Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is Wisconsin's award-winning Thermo King dealer, serving fleets throughout the Midwest. Our De Pere location continues to grow, creating opportunities for experienced technicians to step into leadership roles and advance their careers.
This position offers the opportunity to:
- Lead a team without leaving the tools behind
- Work a consistent Monday-Friday schedule
- Develop supervisory experience
- Join a stable company with long-term growth opportunities
📩 Apply Today
If you're an experienced Trailer Technician, Lead Trailer Technician, Trailer Mechanic, Trailer Shop Foreman, Fleet Maintenance Lead, or Heavy-Duty Trailer Repair Technician, apply today and bring your leadership skills to TRI.
Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No recruiting agencies, please.
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Salary : $27 - $35