Trailer Shop Technician

Jobtailor; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced trailer repair technician in Allentown to perform accident repairs on heavy trucks and trailers. You will handle welding, fabrication, and bodywork, and conduct DOT inspections to ensure safety and compliance.

Candidates should have 4+ years of trailer repair experience, knowledge of electrical and braking systems, and the ability to work in a team with strong communication. Tools are required, and overtime may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of trailer repair experience.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, braking systems, suspension and body structures.
• Welding and fabrication skills; MIG, stick, or plasma cutting a plus.
• Safety-first mindset and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Must provide your own tools and have reliable transportation.
• Overtime flexibility when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform accident repairs on trailers and heavy trucks including rails, panels, roofs, doors, and floors.
• Handle collision and bodywork repairs, including sanding, prepping, and refinishing.
• Conduct DOT and preventative maintenance inspections on trailers including brakes, suspension, lighting, wiring, and airbags.
• Complete welding and fabrication tasks for structural repairs.
• Assist with painting and refinishing as needed.
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with team to deliver efficient, top-quality repairs.

Skills

Trailer Repair Experience

Welding And Fabrication Skills

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

DOT And Preventative Maintenance Inspe

Tools

MIG Welding

Stick Welding

Plasma Cutting

Welding Equipment

Personal Tools

Job description

• Perform accident repairs on trailers and heavy trucks, including rails, panels, roofs, posts, doors, and floors


• Handle collision and bodywork repairs, including sanding, prepping, and refinishing


• Conduct DOT and preventative maintenance inspections on trailers, including brakes, suspension, lighting, wiring, and airbags


• Complete welding and fabrication tasks for structural and cosmetic repairs


• Assist with painting and refinishing as needed


• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards


• Collaborate with team members to deliver efficient, top-quality repairs

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in trailer repair


• Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, braking systems, suspension, and body structures


• Welding and fabrication skills; MIG, stick, or plasma cutting a plus


• Safety-first mindset and commitment to quality


• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team


• Must provide your own tools and have reliable transportation


• Overtime flexibility when needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in trailer and heavy truck accident repairs, including welding, fabrication, and electrical systems. Committed to safety and quality standards while collaborating effectively with team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Trailer Repair Experience


• Welding And Fabrication Skills


• Electrical Systems Knowledge


• Strong Communication Skills


• DOT And Preventative Maintenance Inspections

Hard Skills

• Accident Repairs


• Collision And Bodywork Repairs


• Sanding And Prepping


• Refinishing


• Welding


• Fabrication


• MIG Welding


• Stick Welding


• Plasma Cutting


• Braking Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Safety-First Mindset


• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• DOT Inspections


• Preventative Maintenance


• Heavy Trucks


• Trailers


• Body Structures


• Suspension Systems


• Hydraulics

Tools & Technologies

• Personal Tools


• Reliable Transportation