Trailer Mechanic – Fleet Trailers | $35–$40/hr | Lockport, IL

Stacks Truck & Trailer Repair; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 2 weeks paid vacation

Uniforms provided

Flexible weekday shifts

Saturdays 8 AM–12 PM, paid at double‑t

Job summary

AGY Logistics, Inc. in Lockport, IL is seeking a trailer repair tech to keep our fleet safe, legal, and rolling from a brand new terminal. You’ll work on our own trailers with minimal customer interaction and gain familiarity with the equipment.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance and DOT inspections, repairing air brakes, ABS, electrical systems, suspension, doors and wheels. Bring your own tools and have at least 2 years of trailer repair experience; welding is a nice-to-have.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of trailer repair experience.
• Must bring own tools.
• Solid air brake, ABS, and electrical skills.
• Welding experience is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Do PMs and DOT inspections on company fleet trailers.
• Repair air brakes (drum/disc), air lines, glad hands, slack adjusters, and wheel ends.
• Diagnose and repair ABS faults, lights, and trailer wiring.
• Repair suspension, landing gear, doors, floors, and panels.
• Document repairs and inspections accurately.

Skills

Trailer repair experience

Air brake skills

Electrical skills

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Keep our company trailers safe, legal, and rolling, working out of a brand new terminal in Lockport. You'll work on our own fleet, so no customer drama. Just good work on equipment you get to know. $35–$40/hr.

What you'll do

• Do PMs and DOT inspections on company fleet trailers
• Repair air brakes (drum/disc), air lines, glad hands, slack adjusters, and wheel ends
• Diagnose and repair ABS faults, lights, and trailer wiring
• Repair suspension, landing gear, doors, floors, and panels
• Document repairs and inspections accurately

What you need

• At least 2 years of trailer repair experience
• Your own tools
• Solid air brake, ABS, and electrical skills
• Nice to have: welding experience

What we offer

• $35–$40 per hour
• Up to 2 weeks paid vacation
• Uniforms provided
• Flexible weekday shifts: 7–4, 8–5 or 7–5
• Saturdays 8 AM–12 PM, paid at double time
• A brand new terminal and shop in Lockport