Shop Trailer Mechanic

Company: Interstate Trailer
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Shop Trailer Technicians



Up to $3500 Sign on Bonus for experienced trailer technicians







Location: Cincinnati OH



Shift: Swing Shift Monday - Friday or Tuesday -Saturday





Interstate Utility Trailer is seeking an experienced Shop Trailer Technician to join our team at our Cincinnati OH shop. We've been in business for almost 50 years.



Interstate Utility Trailer is a full-service semi-trailer dealership specializing in semi-trailer sales and trailer maintenance and repair. We are ready to pay top dollar for experienced technicians



We invite you to join our shop family where your work life balance is important , safety is our main concern and we value the experience that you bring to the table. If this is the culture that you are looking for then this is the company for you.





Benefits for a Trailer Technician:

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• Medical Plan
  
• Dental Plan
  
• Vision Plan
  
• Paid Vacation
  
• RX Coverage
  
• 401(K) Plan with Employer Match
  
• Company-paid life insurance
  
• Short-Term Disability coverage
  
• Company-logo business apparel
  
• Uniforms and company-paid uniform maintenance
  
• Company-logo business apparel
  
  
  
  
  Responsibilities for a Trailer Technician:
  
  
  
  
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  • Perform trailer repairs, including wall patches and floor patches
    
  • Perform preventative maintenance on trailers
    
  • Perform DOT inspections
    
  • Replace wheel seals
    
  • Perform welding as needed
    
  • Provide mobile repair services
    
  • Provide road service as needed
    
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with trailers
    
  • Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
    
  • Read job orders, observe and listen to vehicles in operation to resolve malfunction and plan work procedures.
    
  • Follow checklists ensuring all critical parts are examined.
    
  • Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed.
    
  • Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
    
  • Read job orders, observe and listen to vehicles in operation to resolve malfunction and plan work procedures.
    
  • Follow checklists ensuring all critical parts are examined.
    
  • Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed.
    
  • Test-drive vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly.
    
  • Tag all warranty parts and returns to the warranty clerk.
    
  • Attend training classes and keep tabs on factory technical bulletins.
    
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer happiness.
    
  • Properly complete the service and/or repairs assigned by the supervisor.
    
  • Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.
    
  • Participate in, and utilize to the best of one's abilities, technical training as assigned by management.
    
  • Maintain your designated workspace in an organized and clean manner.
    
  • Ensure guest vehicles are returned as clean as they were prior to being serviced.
    
  • Show the utmost courtesy to all guests, visitors, and dealership personnel.
    
  • Make every effort to achieve the production objectives set by management.
    
  • Adhere to manufacturer's policies and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time, and repair order documentation when performing warranty repairs and torque specifications.
    
    
    
    
    Qualifications for a Trailer Technician:
    
    
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    • Reefer experience is a must
      
    • Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen
      
    • Must be able to test drive units to insure that they run smoothly
      
    • Teammate with a strong sense of dedication to the customer and service team
      
    • Self-motivated and professional
      
    • Must be able to work independently
      
      
      Physical Requirements:
      
      
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      • Sitting, Climbing, Standing, Stooping/Kneeling for extended amounts of time.
        
      • Reaching with arms and hands
        
      • Lift up to 80 pounds
        
      • Must be able to work independently
        
        
        
        
        
        
        To find out more about joining our team please call Vicki at 513.618.2573 or apply on our website at
        
        
        
        EEO M/F/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
        
        We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
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Keywords: Interstate Trailer, Muncie , Shop Trailer Mechanic, Engineering , Cincinnati, Indiana