Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician

Roadrunner; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Roadrunner Freight is seeking a Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and inspect trailers to ensure safety and roadworthiness. You will oversee on-site technicians, plan maintenance actions, and advise on component replacements while complying with safety standards.

The role requires basic electrical and brake system knowledge, frame and door repairs, and experience with trailing equipment. Expect variable hours and onsite work in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year required.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of trailing equipment; limited forklift repair knowledge.
• Basic electrical diagnosis and repair.
• Foundation brake system diagnosis and repair.
• Door repair for roll and swing doors.
• Frame repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures.
• Determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
• Oversee Maintenance Technicians on site to ensure policy and safety compliance.
• Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments using hand tools.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Machinery and tools knowledge

Electrical diagnosis

Brake system diagnosis

Door repair

Frame repair

Trailing equipment knowledge

Forklift repairs knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary:

As a Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks on trailers to ensure they are safe, efficient, and roadworthy. Your primary duties will include diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and structural issues, repairing or replacing damaged components, conducting routine inspections, and providing expert recommendations on trailer upkeep. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are key to ensuring that trailers meet safety standards and regulatory requirements. Oversee parts inventory and maintain accurate repair documentation via Maintenance program.

Critical Job Functions:

• Perform diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures.
• Determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
• Oversee Maintenance Technicians on site to ensure policy and safety compliance.
• Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.

Job Requirements:

• High school or equivalent (Required).
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required).
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of trailing equipment and limited knowledge of forklift repairs.
• Basic electrical diagnosis and repair.
• Foundation brake system diagnosis and repair.
• Door repair – both roll and swing doors.
• Frame repair.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities:

• Work may require heavy lifting up, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations.
• PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
• Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and company policies.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise.
• May be required to drive service van to off-site locations and perform work.
• Exposure to climate conditions of the geographic area.
• Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints or other irritants.
• Hours may vary due to operational need.

Compensation:

• The compensation for this role is $29.00 to $31.00 per hour.

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

Benefits:

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!

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Summary:

Roadrunner’s Smart Long Haul is revolutionizing the industry with significant investments in technology, a culture of continuous improvement, and intelligent and efficient direct routing. A Top 100 Trucking company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio, Roadrunner is an LTL industry leader on the rise.

As a long‑haul, metro‑to‑metro LTL carrier, Roadrunner offers more direct routes than any other nationwide Less‑than-Truckload carrier in the United States. With a nationwide presence, terminals across 40+ markets, and more than $400 million in revenue, the company’s Smart Long‑Haul Network is the preferred choice for shippers looking to move freight quickly and reliably.

Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our winning team. If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential.

We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together.