Job Type
Full-time
Description
Trailer Technician / Mechanic – Heavy-Duty Trailers | Up to $35/hr + Monthly Bonus + Weekly Pay | Byron Center, MI
Why this job
- $20–$35/hr based on experience, paid weekly
- Monthly proficiency bonus, plus a 3% raise for every Heavy Duty State Certification you earn
- $0-premium medical plan option, plus dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match
- Paid training and certification reimbursement. We’ll help you grow your skills and your paycheck.
- Full-time, year-round work with consistent hours and overtime available
About the role
Trailer Equipment, Inc. is a family-owned business that has kept West Michigan fleets on the road for more than 40 years. We’re looking for a trailer technician who takes pride in doing the job right. Whether you’re a seasoned semi-trailer mechanic or have solid heavy-duty experience and want to specialize in trailers, we’ll invest in your training and certifications.
What you’ll do
- Diagnose and repair trailer electrical systems, ABS, and air brakes
- Service wheel seals, bearings, suspensions, and air systems
- Weld and fabricate structural repairs
- Perform DOT inspections and preventive maintenance
- Keep accurate maintenance and parts records
- Flag safety concerns and support your fellow technicians
- Keep a clean, organized, and safe shop
What you need
- A high school diploma or GED
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Your own hand tools (we offer tool reimbursement)
- Dependable attendance
- The ability to earn Michigan State Certifications (we pay for them)
- The ability to pass pre-employment screening
Nice to have
- 2–5 years of semi-trailer, heavy-duty, or diesel repair experience
- Trailer electrical diagnostics, ABS and air brake experience
- Welding and fabrication skills
- DOT inspection experience and knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision, including a $0-premium medical option
- 401(k) with company match
- Short- and long-term disability, accident insurance, and $50,000 company-paid life & AD&D insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development and training
- Benefits start the first of the month after 60 days
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Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Salary Description
Trailer Mechanic - Up to $35/hr + Bonus + Wkly Pay