Trailer Technician

Schneider; Gary (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company-provided uniforms and safetyEy

Discounts on boots

Company-paid training

Weekend differential: $0.65/hour

Job summary

Schneider in Gary, IN is seeking a Trailer Technician to perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance on company trailers and to use maintenance software for work orders.

The role involves scheduled shifts, on-site work, and collaboration with internal customers to communicate repair status and ensure high-quality service for our fleet.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in welding, electronics, or related systems, or a minimum of 1 year of trailer technician experience.
• Basic welding skills preferred.
• Computer systems and diagnostic software experience.
• Able to provide recommendations regarding maintenance and repair decisions.
• Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to trailers – like tire changes, minor electrical repairs and greasing.
• Use maintenance software to create and track work orders.
• Communicate status updates with internal customers.

Skills

Trailer technician experience

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Computer diagnostics

Tool ownership

Education

Technical degree or 1 year experience in related field

Tools

Maintenance software

Diagnostic software

Job description

Trailer Technician

Job Number: 262863 - Full-time - Monday-Wednesday and every other weekend, 5:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Job overview

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, rebuilds and component replacements as a Trailer Technician in Gary, IN.
• Work on company trailers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to trailers – like tire changes, minor electrical repairs and greasing.
• Use maintenance software to create and track work orders.
• Communicate status updates with internal customers.

Skills and qualifications

• Technical degree in welding, electronics, or related systems, or a minimum of 1 year of trailer technician experience.
• Basic welding skills preferred.
• Computer systems and diagnostic software experience.
• Able to provide recommendations regarding maintenance and repair decisions.
• Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Pay and benefits

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety eyewear.
• Discounts on boots.
• Company-paid training.
• Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working weekend hours, receive a $0.65 per hour differential for hours worked. (Weekend hours worked between 9pm Friday – 5am Monday).
• See full list of diesel technician benefits.

Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.

Job: Mechanics

Primary Location: USA-INDIANA-Gary

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Posting: Sep 8, 2026, 12:46:36 PM