Trailer Mechanic - Pallet Manufacturing

48forty Solutions; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Daily pay access

Job summary

48forty Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Trailer Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair semi-truck trailers and other heavy-duty commercial trailers in Northampton, PA. The role focuses on trailer systems—air brakes, suspension, electrical systems—and requires diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues with hands-on welding and fabrication as needed.

The position offers hourly pay and requires the ability to lift heavy components and work independently, with a

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Trailer Mechanic, Heavy-Duty Mechanic, or Commercial Equipment Technician
• Knowledge of semi-truck trailer systems and components
• Experience with air brake systems preferred, suspension systems, and trailer electrical systems required
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop machinery
• Ability to work independently and manage repair priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to lift heavy components and perform physically demanding work

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair semi-truck trailers and heavy-duty commercial trailers
• Perform repairs and maintenance on trailer braking systems, including air brakes, brake chambers, slack adjusters, drums, and shoes
• Repair and replace trailer suspension components, including airbags, springs, shocks, and related hardware
• Diagnose and repair trailer electrical systems, including wiring, lighting, connectors, and ABS systems
• Repair and maintain trailer landing gear, dollies, and support systems
• Perform repairs on trailer doors, hinges, locks, latches, and roll-up door mechanisms
• Inspect and repair trailer floors, walls, roofs, crossmembers, and structural components
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication as needed
• Repair and replace tires, wheels, hubs, and related components
• Identify worn, damaged, or defective parts and recommend necessary repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine safety inspections
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance, and inspections
• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable DOT regulations

Skills

Trailer systems knowledge

Air brake systems

Electrical systems

Welding & fabrication

Diagnostics

Safety consciousness

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop machinery

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Trailer Mechanic to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on semi-truck trailers and other heavy-duty commercial trailers. This position focuses specifically on trailer systems and components, not truck engine or drivetrain repairs.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing trailer mechanical, electrical, air brake, and suspension systems while ensuring all equipment is safe, reliable, and roadworthy.

Hourly Pay:

$27.00/hr

Shift(s):

1st Shift: Tueday - Saturday 7:00am start time

Location:

Northampton, PA 18067

What You'll Do

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair semi-truck trailers and heavy-duty commercial trailers

• Perform repairs and maintenance on trailer braking systems, including air brakes, brake chambers, slack adjusters, drums, and shoes

• Repair and replace trailer suspension components, including airbags, springs, shocks, and related hardware

• Diagnose and repair trailer electrical systems, including wiring, lighting, connectors, and ABS systems

• Repair and maintain trailer landing gear, dollies, and support systems

• Perform repairs on trailer doors, hinges, locks, latches, and roll-up door mechanisms

• Inspect and repair trailer floors, walls, roofs, crossmembers, and structural components

• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication as needed

• Repair and replace tires, wheels, hubs, and related components

• Identify worn, damaged, or defective parts and recommend necessary repairs

• Perform preventative maintenance and routine safety inspections

• Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance, and inspections

• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable DOT regulations

What You'll Need

• Previous experience as a Trailer Mechanic, Heavy-Duty Mechanic, or Commercial Equipment Technician

• Knowledge of semi-truck trailer systems and components

• Experience with air brake systems preferred, suspension systems, and trailer electrical systems required

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems

• Welding and fabrication experience preferred

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop machinery

• Ability to work independently and manage repair priorities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

• Ability to lift heavy components and perform physically demanding work

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay, Holiday Pay, and Daily Pay – Access to your earned wages before payday!

• Referral Bonuses

• Long-Term Career Advancement

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Great Team Environment

What It's Like

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. We are truly Pallet Management Made Simple, our workforce is the heart and soul of our business, and we’re looking for our next Trailer Mechanic to join our team!

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate

• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths in time

• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several location s, safety shoes)

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range

USD $27.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.