Second-Shift Semi-Trailer Technician/Mechanic - Weekly Pay

Transportation-Equipment-Network; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

Quarterly bonuses

Health and dental plans

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

TEN (Transportation Equipment Network) in Edwardsville, IL, is seeking a Semi-Trailer Technician on the second shift. The role focuses on diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs for dry vans, reefers, flats, and utility trailers, ensuring DOT and safety compliance.

The position requires hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural systems, plus ability to use diagnostic tools and welding/fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a trailer technician or mechanic.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural issues.
• DOT compliance knowledge.
• Ability to lift heavy trailer components.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and structural issues on trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing.
• Repair or replace brake systems, suspensions, axles, landing gear, and wheel-end components.
• Troubleshoot lighting systems and wiring.
• Document repairs and maintain work orders in the maintenance system.
• Conduct DOT inspections and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Trailer repair

Mechanical aptitude

Brake systems

Suspension systems

Electrical systems

DOT requirements

Welding

Fabrication

Heavy equipment handling

Job description

TEN (Transportation Equipment Network) in Edwardsville, IL, is seeking a Semi-Trailer Technician on the second shift. The role focuses on diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs for dry vans, reefers, flats, and utility trailers, ensuring DOT and safety compliance.

The position requires hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural systems, plus ability to use diagnostic tools and welding/fabrication skills.