Lead Trailer Mechanic

Jobot; Lake Park (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Room for Growth

401K

Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead day-to-day shop operations in a hands-on supervisory role. You will oversee technicians, coordinate workflow, ensure quality repairs, and maintain a safe, productive environment in our trailer service operation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in trailer repair or heavy mechanical work, with prior leadership experience and strong communication skills. This role offers growth opportunities and benefits, with an hourly rate of $30–$40 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in trailer repair, heavy equipment, or related mechanical environments.
• Led or supervised technicians or foremen in prior roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with brakes, axles, suspension, and structural components; welding and fabrication; electrical wiring and lighting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shop technicians and mechanics on daily repair and fabrication work.
• Assign, prioritize, and track work orders to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of trailers and related equipment.
• Ensure all repairs and installations meet safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Coordinate parts ordering and inventory to support shop operations.
• Communicate timelines and job status with internal teams and customers as needed.
• Train, mentor, and support technicians to maintain strong performance and accountability.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and shop records.
• Enforce shop safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Trailer systems

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job details:

Shop Foreman with Industry Leader / $30 - $40 an hour depending on experience / Great Benefits and Room for Growth

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Travis Bergwall

Salary: $30 - $40 per hour

A bit about us:

An established trailer sales and service operation is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead day-to-day shop operations. This role is hands-on and supervisory, responsible for overseeing technicians, coordinating workflow, ensuring quality repairs, and maintaining a safe and productive shop environment.

Why join us?

• $30 - $40 per hour based on experience
• Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Great Benefits
• Room for Growth
• 401K

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shop technicians and mechanics on daily repair and fabrication work
• Assign, prioritize, and track work orders to meet deadlines and productivity goals
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of trailers and related equipment
• Ensure all repairs and installations meet safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Coordinate parts ordering and inventory to support shop operations
• Communicate timelines and job status with internal teams and customers as needed
• Train, mentor, and support technicians to maintain strong performance and accountability
• Maintain accurate service documentation and shop records
• Enforce shop safety procedures and company policies

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in trailer repair, heavy equipment, or related mechanical environments
• Prior experience in a lead technician, foreman, or supervisory role preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with trailer systems including:
• Brakes, axles, suspension, and structural components
• Welding and fabrication
• Electrical wiring and lighting systems
• Ability to manage people, workflow, and priorities in a fast-paced shop
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.