Trailer and Fleet Mechanic

Clausen Companies; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Clausen Companies is seeking a Trailer and Fleet Mechanic to join our maintenance team and work on company-owned tractor/trailer equipment, focusing on Pneumatic/Bulk Tank, Van, and Reefer Trailers.

We welcome all experience levels and offer on-the-job training. This role requires mechanical aptitude and a safety-focused mindset to keep equipment safe, maintained, and road-ready.

Qualifications

• Open to all experience levels and willing to train the right person.
• Experience with heavy equipment is preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Mechanic with repairs, maintenance, and servicing of trailers and equipment.
• Assist with maintenance on Pneumatic/Bulk Tank, Van, and Flatbed Trailers.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance inspections and services.
• Assist with tire changes, repairs, rotations, and replacements.
• Support basic welding and fabrication for trailer repairs.
• Help prepare trailers to ensure they are safe and road-ready.
• Maintain tools and work areas in a clean, organized condition.
• Follow safety policies and work as part of a team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Experience: All experience levels welcome
CDL: Class A CDL a plus, but not required

We are looking for a Trailer and Fleet Mechanic to join our maintenance team and work alongside our Head Mechanic. This position will assist with the repair, maintenance, service, and preparation of our company-owned tractor/trailer equipment, with a primary focus on Pneumatic/Bulk Tank, Van, and Reefer Trailers.

This is a great opportunity for someone with mechanical experience who wants to continue developing their skills, as well as someone who is mechanically inclined and interested in learning the trade. We are open to candidates with a variety of experience levels and are willing to train the right person.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Head Mechanic with repairs, maintenance, and servicing of company-owned trailers and equipment.


• Assist with maintenance and repairs on Pneumatic/Bulk Tank, Van, and Flatbed Trailers.


• Assist with Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspections and services.


• Assist with tire changes, repairs, rotations, and replacements.


• Assist with trailer repairs that may include basic welding and fabrication.


• Help prepare trailers and equipment to ensure they are safe, serviced, and road ready.


• Assist with repairs and maintenance of company-owned vehicles, lawn equipment, and shop equipment.


• Help move trailers and equipment in and out of the shop as needed.


• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.


• Maintain appropriate maintenance records and assist with equipment tracking.


• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.


• Work as part of a team and assist the Head Mechanic and Maintenance Manager with daily maintenance needs.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

We’re open to all experience levels. Previous experience is helpful, but we’re willing to train someone who has the right attitude, mechanical aptitude, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous mechanical or maintenance experience.


• Experience working on tractors, trailers, trucks, or other heavy equipment.


• Welding or fabrication experience.


• Experience with tires and tire service.


• Previous tractor/trailer driving experience.


• Class A CDL is a plus, but not required.


• Ability to learn new mechanical skills and follow instructions.


• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.


• Strong attention to safety and detail.


• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular physical activity in a shop environment, including:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist. Assistance is required for items weighing more than 50 lbs.


• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. overhead.


• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.


• Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights.


• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver equipment and trailer components.


• Ability to safely operate or assist with trailer movement and equipment positioning.


• Good balance and hand strength/dexterity.


• Ability to occasionally crank trailer landing gear/dolly legs.


• Ability to perform work requiring close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color vision.


• Ability to safely perform the physical demands of a medium-heavy maintenance position.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a maintenance shop and outdoor environment and may involve exposure to weather conditions, vehicle exhaust, grease, oils, dirt, noise, and other typical conditions associated with truck and trailer maintenance.

Why Join Us?

• Monday–Friday Day Shift


• Open to all experience levels


• On-the-job training available


• Opportunity to develop mechanical, trailer, tire, and welding skills


• Work directly alongside an experienced Head Mechanic


• Be part of a team that keeps our equipment safe, maintained, and road ready

Competitive Benefits Package!

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Referral program


• Vision insurance

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy working with your hands, and want an opportunity to learn and grow in the trucking maintenance field, we'd like to hear from you!