Trailer Technician

The JOY FM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The JOY FM is seeking a trailer repair technician to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers. You will handle brakes, suspensions, axles, electrical systems, lighting, and hydraulic components.

Role requires welding, fabrication, and diagnostic work, with emphasis on safety and accurate documentation of parts and repairs, in shop and on-site settings.

Qualifications

• Experience with trailer repair or equivalent technical training/work
• Proficiency with welding, fabrication, electrical systems, and air brakes
• Ability to lift 50–60 lbs and work in demanding environments
• Must possess own tools for repair work
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record often required

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and inspections to ensure DOT compliance
• Repair or replace brakes, suspensions, axles, electrical systems, lighting, and hydraulics
• Repair roofs, panels, doors, flooring; welding and cutting as needed
• Troubleshoot malfunctions using specialized tools or manual examination
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate records of repairs and parts

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Electrical systems

Air brakes

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Description

Preventative Maintenance & Inspection: Perform routine maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations) and required FHWA inspections to ensure DOT compliance.

Repair Work: Replace or repair brakes, suspensions, axles, electrical systems, lighting, and hydraulic systems.

Structural Repair: Repair roofs, panels, doors, and flooring, including welding and using cutting torches.

Troubleshooting: Diagnose malfunctions using specialized tools or manual examination.

Documentation: Complete work orders and maintain accurate records of repairs and parts.

Qualifications

Experience: 1–3 years in trailer repair, or equivalent technical training/work experience.

Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with welding, fabrication, electrical systems, and air brakes.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy items (50–60 lbs) and work in demanding environments (standing, bending, crouching).

Tools: Must possess own tools for repair work.

License: Valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record often required.

Working Conditions: Work is conducted both inside shop environments and outside, sometimes on-site at customer locations. Technicians often work with heavy equipment and hazardous materials, adhering strictly to safety protocols.