Trailer Technician — Fleet Maintenance Pro

Ecology Auto Parts Inc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Ecology Auto Parts Inc. is seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join the Long Beach Shop's Fleet & Maintenance team.

You will inspect, maintain, and repair a fleet of trailers to ensure safety and compliance, performing preventive maintenance and handling repairs on brakes, axles, and electrical systems. Ideal candidates have a minimum of three years of trailer maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and familiarity with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of trailer maintenance or related mechanical experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; diesel/trailer repair training preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT safety regulations and trailer inspection requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of air brakes, electrical wiring, welding.
• Ability to diagnose issues and propose practical repair solutions.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States; pass drug screen, physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trailers to diagnose mechanical and structural issues.
• Repair components including brakes, axles, lighting, suspension.
• Perform preventive maintenance per DOT standards.
• Replace worn parts like wheel hubs, landing gear, lights.
• Maintain service records with parts and labor in software.
• Operate tools and diagnostic equipment safely.
• Collaborate with Road Service and Diesel teams as needed.
• Weld frames, hangers, landing gears, walls, floors.
• Troubleshoot ABS and electrical shorts.

Skills

Trailer maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Air brake systems

Electrical wiring

Welding techniques

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or training in diesel or trailer repair

Job description

Ecology Auto Parts Inc. is seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join the Long Beach Shop's Fleet & Maintenance team.

You will inspect, maintain, and repair a fleet of trailers to ensure safety and compliance, performing preventive maintenance and handling repairs on brakes, axles, and electrical systems. Ideal candidates have a minimum of three years of trailer maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and familiarity with DOT regulations.