Trailer Technician

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

401k with a Company Match

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care

Growth opportunities and promotions

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company-provided uniforms and PPE

Job summary

A leading recycling company is seeking a Trailer Technician in St. Louis, MO. The role involves repairing and maintaining trailers while adhering to safety and environmental practices. Candidates should have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and preferably welding skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and welding skills.
• Preferred experience includes working in a shop setting or military installation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair tasks on various systems.
• Assist with routine maintenance services according to guidelines.
• Perform structural repairs on trailer components.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed.
• Complete annual DOT inspections and communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding skills (stick and MIG)

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certificate from a diesel tech training school or 1 year trailer service experience

Job description

Trailer Technician – Overview

Join to apply for the Trailer Technician role at SA Recycling. We are looking for hard‑working, reliable, and safety‑minded individuals to join our team. As a Trailer Technician you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and inspection of our fleet of trailers and containers. The role involves basic to intermediate repair/troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs for hydraulic, electrical, tires, brake, and suspension systems, and will perform basic bodywork repairs in accordance with DOT and manufacturer guidelines. This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, Environmental, and DOT standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company‑provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities for a Trailer Technician

• Conducts basic to moderately complex diagnostic, troubleshooting, and service and repair tasks for brake, suspension, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Assists with routine PM services (fluid changes, lubrication, tire, etc.) on tractors per the manufacturer and SA Recycling recommendations.
• Performs structural repairs on trailer chassis, sub‑frames, and containers.
• Patches holes in trailers and/or containers side panels, floors, or roofs as needed.
• Maintains accurate records of all work performed.
• Performs annual DOT inspections and sign‑offs.
• Communicates and works well with others in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
• Performs all tasks fully within SA Recycling’s Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.

Qualifications for a Trailer Technician

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certificate from a diesel tech training school or 1 year trailer service experience in a shop setting or military installation preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and welding skills (stick and MIG).
• Must be willing to complete, and successfully pass a drug screen, physical and background check.
• Bi‑lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post‑offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified). All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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