Trailer Repair Technician

Matalco; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Matalco Lordstown in Warren, Ohio is seeking a Trailer Repair Technician to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on trailers and trucks. The role requires independent work and coordination with vendors to ensure quick turnaround and uptime.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and prior maintenance experience; preferred are certifications/associates in maintenance or technology, and DOT inspection training. Strong safety practices are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years maintenance experience repairing truck/trailers.
• Certification or associate’s in maintenance or technology is preferred.
• Certified or journeyman electrician preferred.
• DOT Annual Inspection Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fully integrated preventive maintenance system for trailers/trucks.
• Modify or change equipment with proper approval and documentation.
• Develop and maintain a spare parts warehouse for common consumables.
• Perform all PMs to ensure proper service life and DOT inspections.
• Be the point of contact for truck/trailer repairs and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Trailer repair

Electrical skills

DOT training

Education

High school diploma

Certifications in maintenance/technology

Journeyman electrician

Job description

Matalco Lordstown, 5120 Tod Ave SW, Warren, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Description:

The Trailer Repair Technician is responsible for all preventative and reactive maintenance duties on all trailers/trucks. Works independently and with vendors if necessary to provide excellent internal customer service and good turnaround times for mobile equipment uptime.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous Maintenance Experience

Preferred Qualification:

• Certification or associate’s in maintenance or technology
• 2-5 years maintenance experience repairing truck/trailers.
• Certified or journeyman electrician
• DOT Annual Inspection Training

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a fully integrated flexible Preventative Maintenance system that changes as service requirements change.
• Modify or change equipment with proper approval and authorization. Ensure a proper record of all changes/modifications with authorization in the files.
• Develop and maintain a spare parts warehouse to ensure that all commonly replaced parts (consumables) are on hand at a moment’s notice.
• Perform all PM’s to ensure equipment is properly serviced and will have the proper life span. *Annual DOT Inspection.
• Be a point person for all truck/trailer repairs, ensuring that proper repairs are completed in a timely manner. Be a local partner for all vendors regarding truck/trailer technical issues.
• Review all equipment inspections daily, ensuring that issues are taken care of in a timely manner.
• Train operators on proper use of equipment to ensure proper life span. Inform line manage the field all deviations in field of responsibilities.
• Comply with all safety rules, company practices/procedures and participate in safe work practices, as outline by the company to facilitate a safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Regular lifting of heavy objects, up to 50 lbs
• Regular operation of machinery and/or powered industrial vehicles
• Regular work in confined spaces
• Occasional office work (computer, phone, EAM, Email)
• Regular exposure to extreme temperatures