Trailer Service Intern: Welding & Fleet Maintenance

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

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.