TRAILER TECHNICIAN

Wells; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Wells is seeking a dependable Trailer Technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers to ensure safe, DOT-compliant operation. You will complete work orders, pinpoint mechanical issues, and perform tire, brake, and structural repairs with a focus on reliability.

Join our fleet team and collaborate with production and maintenance to keep equipment available and safe. A high school diploma or GED and hands-on mechanical aptitude are required; tire service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with above-average mechanical aptitude.
• Experience as a tire technician in a fleet/maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes, tools, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and automotive systems.
• Ability to use common tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mathematical aptitude with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on trailers and equipment per schedule.
• Complete all assigned work orders timely and accurately.
• Inspect, repair, and replace tires on trailers and equipment.
• Ensure DOT compliance through inspections and corrective actions.
• Identify and report additional maintenance or safety concerns to improve fleet reliability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tire maintenance

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General maintenance tools

Precision measuring instruments

Tape measures

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Trailer Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers to ensure safe, reliable, and DOT-compliant operation. This role supports daily fleet readiness by completing work orders, identifying mechanical issues, and performing tire, brake, and structural repairs as needed. The technician works closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure equipment availability and safety standards are consistently met.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY.

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on trailers and equipment in coordination with production schedules
• Complete all assigned work orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Inspect, repair, and replace tires on trailers and related equipment as needed
• Ensure all trailers meet DOT compliance standards through regular inspections and corrective actions
• Identify and report additional maintenance or safety concerns to support overall fleet reliability

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a dependable, safety-focused technician with strong mechanical aptitude who can accurately diagnose and repair trailer systems in a fast-paced maintenance environment. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High school diploma or GED required with above‑average mechanical aptitude
• Proven experience as a tire technician in a maintenance or fleet environment
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes, methods, tools, and equipment of the trade
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and automotive systems, including internal combustion engine components
• Ability to use common tools, appliances, and precision measuring equipment such as tape measures
• Strong manual dexterity with excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong mathematical aptitude with attention to detail and accuracy in measurements and repairs

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job‑related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your I‑9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.