Mobile Trailer Technician - Diagnostics & Repairs

Epika Fleet Services, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Overtime Opportunities

Weekly Bonus Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account option

Wellness Resources

Life insurance offerings

Supplemental Insurance plans

Retirement plans with company match

Continuing training & more

Job summary

Prestige Fleet Services is seeking skilled heavy-truck trailer technicians to diagnose, repair, and maintain Class 8 trailers across diverse sites. You’ll handle brakes, electrical, hydraulics, lift-gates, and suspensions with a focus on quality and efficiency.

You’ll perform DOT inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely reporting, while communicating clearly with customers and planning parts and labor effectively. A strong team mindset and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience repairing Commercial Class 8 Trailers.
• Experience with annual federal inspections and brake inspections.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean record and no suspensions.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Comfortable using computers for billing and work orders.
• Follows verbal and written work orders to stay on track.
• Able to explain diagnoses over the phone and guide customers.
• Self-motivated with strong organization and planning.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, inspect, and repair Class 8 trailers including brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lift-gate, and suspension.
• Perform trailer patchwork and minor structural repairs as needed.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and DOT inspections; service tires, hubs, and axles.
• Write work orders and manage repair orders on a company device for on-site and road calls.
• Test systems and ensure trailers meet DOT safety requirements.
• Manage service truck inventory and source parts locally.
• Complete inspection reports and DOT documentation accurately and on time.
• Deliver strong customer service and report findings to management.

Skills

Trailer repair experience

Federal inspections

Brake inspections

Valid CDL

Physical capability

Billing/work orders

Phone diagnostics

Organization & planning

Stick welding

Job description

Prestige Fleet Services is seeking skilled heavy-truck trailer technicians to diagnose, repair, and maintain Class 8 trailers across diverse sites. You’ll handle brakes, electrical, hydraulics, lift-gates, and suspensions with a focus on quality and efficiency.

You’ll perform DOT inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely reporting, while communicating clearly with customers and planning parts and labor effectively. A strong team mindset and hands-on problem solving are essential.