Trailer Mechanic Intern

Atlas Terminal Company; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free online training

Mentorship program

Tuition reimbursement

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Atlas Terminal Company is seeking a Trailer Mechanic Intern to work with our service team in Evansville, IN. You will assist with repairing, maintaining, and improving trailers, box trucks, and fleet equipment while gaining exposure to welding, painting, and installations.

This hands-on role supports safety and quality through supervised tasks, tool use, and shop hygiene. Ideal for students pursuing automotive or skilled trades careers.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and enrolled in a high school work-to-school, vocational, or technical program.
• Interest in automotive repair, diesel technology, welding, manufacturing, transportation, or skilled trades careers.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take direction from experienced team members.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment after appropriate training.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Effective communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist technicians with inspections, maintenance, and repairs on trailers, box trucks, and fleet equipment.
• Help prepare vehicles for painting and vinyl installation through cleaning, sanding, masking, and finishing activities.
• Assist with trailer and truck equipment installations such as liftgates and storage systems.
• Learn basic welding, fabrication, body repair, and mechanical repair techniques under supervision.
• Perform routine shop tasks like organizing tools and keeping areas clean.
• Support parts inventory by locating and staging parts for repair projects.
• Participate in quality inspections to ensure work meets standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members about projects.
• Complete additional shop and maintenance projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school work-to-school/tech program

Job description

Trailer Mechanic Intern

US-IN-Evansville

Job ID: 2026-1926

# of Openings: 1

Category: Mechanic / Diesel Technology

Atlas Terminal Company

Overview

At Atlas Van Lines, we’re more than a moving company. We’re a family of companies delivering transportation and logistics solutions across the globe. Through a trusted network of quality agents and service partners, we help people and businesses go new places® - more easily, more securely, and with confidence.

What sets Atlas apart is our agent-owned model and shared commitment to service excellence. That focus has fueled extraordinary growth and we’re just getting started.

About the Role

The Trailer Service Technician Intern is a hands-on learning opportunity for students interested in automotive, diesel, welding, fabrication, or skilled trades careers. Working alongside experienced technicians, this role assists with repairing, maintaining, and improving trailers, box trucks, and other fleet equipment. The intern will gain exposure to welding, vehicle maintenance, painting, inspections, and equipment installations while developing valuable technical and workplace skills in a safe, team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do

• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist technicians with inspections, maintenance, and repairs on trailers, box trucks, and fleet equipment.
• Help prepare vehicles and trailers for painting and vinyl installation through cleaning, sanding, masking, and finishing activities.
• Assist with trailer and truck equipment installations, such as liftgates, storage systems, and other accessories.
• Learn basic welding, fabrication, body repair, and mechanical repair techniques under the supervision of experienced team members.
• Perform routine shop tasks, including organizing tools, maintaining equipment, and keeping work areas clean.
• Support parts inventory activities by helping locate, organize, and stage parts for repair projects.
• Participate in quality inspections to ensure completed work meets company standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding assigned projects.
• Complete additional shop and maintenance projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in a high school work-to-school, vocational, or technical education program.
• Interest in automotive repair, diesel technology, welding, manufacturing, transportation, or skilled trades careers.
• Previous shop, automotive, agricultural, welding, or technical coursework is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take direction from experienced team members.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment after appropriate training.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and work ethic.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Effective communication skills and a positive attitude.

Our Promise to You

At Atlas, we want you to grow your career - not just fill a role. We invest in our people through:

• Free online training via a modern learning and development platform
• A company-wide mentorship program
• Internal employee organizations
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Atlas Van Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits may vary by position and/or office location.

*The salary range shown is a goodfaith estimate of what we expect to offer for this role, with actual compensation determined by skills, experience, and jobrelated factors.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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