Trailer Technician

Meritor; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision care

401(k) plan

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Meritor in Sparks, NV is seeking a skilled trailer technician for full-time, on-site work. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair semi-trailers, with a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on experience.

The company covers training travel and offers a family‑oriented environment. The role includes inspections, advanced repairs, engine overhauls, wiring diagnostics, and maintaining service records.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years working on trailers.
• Must have own hand tools.
• High expertise troubleshooting with diagnostic software.
• Proficient in inputting vehicle maintenance records and using diagnostic tools.
• Physically able to lift/move up to 50 lbs; climb and kneel as needed.
• CDL license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose issues to repair trailers.
• Perform advanced repairs and replace major components.
• Rebuild or repair transmissions and major components.
• Engine overhauls: heads, rods, bearings.
• Troubleshoot wiring and electronic issues.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance.
• Identify worn parts and repair/replace as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area.
• Meet shop quality and efficiency standards.
• Maintain service records for vehicles.
• Follow state/federal vehicle requirements and safety regulations.
• Use all required safety equipment.
• Continue learning through training and publications.
• Verify vehicle performance with test drives.

Skills

Trailer repair experience

Hand tools

Diagnostics software

Computer literacy

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Overview

Sign on bonus of up to $5,000 available depending upon experience/skill level. This position is primarily responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing, and repairing semi-trailers. In-house advanced‑training opportunities are available; we cover travel costs for training. We offer a family‑oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections and diagnostic tests to troubleshoot issues and repair vehicles to proper operating condition.
• Perform advanced repairs and replace major components such as radiators, valve adjustments, and turbos.
• Rebuild or repair major components such as transmissions, gear plates and block reconditioning.
• Perform entire engine overhauls, including replacing heads, rods and main bearings.
• Troubleshoot and perform complex wiring repairs and diagnose and repair any electronic issues.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance services.
• Identify worn and damaged parts, including major components, and repair, adjust, or replace as needed.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Meet shop quality and efficiency standards.
• Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Follow all state and federal vehicle requirements, testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards; follow company policies, procedures, and safety and EPA regulations.
• Use all safety equipment necessary for the job.
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications.
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years working on trailers.
• Must have own hand tools.
• High expertise in troubleshooting using diagnostic software.
• Proficient computer skills to input vehicle maintenance records and utilize diagnostic software.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (lift/move up to 50 lbs, climb, stoop, kneel, see, grasp, hear, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain predictable and reliable attendance and work in a safe and alert manner.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet insurance requirements; CDL license preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Medical plan options with prescription drug coverage.
• Dental plans covering preventative and diagnostic care, basic, and major services, and orthodontia for children.
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick leave.

Employment Details

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 – $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule: 8 hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday, No nights, No weekends
Location: In person, Relocate to Sparks, NV 89431 before starting work (required)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.