Trailer Technician

Kelly Services; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Trailer Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of trailers. You will conduct FMCSA/DOT inspections to ensure safety and compliance while diagnosing issues across air brakes, ABS, and liftgate systems.

The role supports a safety-focused shop, with opportunities to work on dry vans and refrigerated units. A valid driver’s license, basic tools, and welding experience are required, plus the ability to lift 50+ lbs in an

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of verifiable trailer repair experience.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Own a basic set of tools and possess welding experience (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Able to diagnose ABS and brake system issues and be computer literate for diagnostics and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on trailers (dry van, reefer).
• Conduct FMCSA/DOT inspections to ensure compliance and safety.
• Diagnose and repair trailer systems, including air brakes, ABS, body, and liftgate hydraulic systems.

Skills

Trailer repair

Driver's license

Diagnostics

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air brakes

ABS

Liftgate systems

Welding (stick, MIG, TIG)

Job description

Trailer Technician

Location: Bolingbrook, IL

Pay Rate: $28-35/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:00AM-3:30PM or 10:30AM-7:00PM

Direct Hire Opportunity!

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Trailer Technician to work at a leading organization in Bolingbrook, IL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Why you should apply to be Trailer Technician:

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Work in a safety-focused shop environment with industry-leading standards.
• Be part of a collaborative, team-oriented workplace that values communication and productivity.
• Gain hands-on experience with a variety of trailer types, including dry vans and refrigerated units.

What’s a typical day as Trailer Technician? You’ll be:

• Performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs on trailers (dry van, reefer).
• Conducting FMCSA/DOT inspections to ensure compliance and safety.
• Diagnosing and repairing trailer systems, including air brakes, ABS, body, and liftgate hydraulic systems.
• Conducting structural, body, and welding repairs (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Maintaining accurate service and inspection records, documenting repairs and labor.
• Collaborating with drivers, technicians, and supervisors to support shop productivity and workflow.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a minimum 6 months of verifiable trailer repair experience.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Own a basic set of tools and possess welding experience (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Are able to diagnose ABS and brake system issues and are computer literate for diagnostics and documentation.
• Can lift 50+ lbs and perform physical labor in an indoor shop environment with occasional outdoor work.
• Have experience with reefer trailers and liftgate systems (preferred).
• Are familiar with FMCSA/DOT inspection standards and advanced diagnostics (preferred).
• Possess a High School diploma or equivalent.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly ® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.