Trailer Technician: Preventive Maintenance & Diagnostics

Socket.dev; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Incentive pay program

Uniforms and safety eyewear

Discounts on boots

Company-paid training

Weekend hours differential

Job summary

Socket.dev in Gary, IN is seeking a Trailer Technician to perform routine maintenance, inspections, rebuilds, and component replacements on company trailers.

You will use maintenance software to create and track work orders, communicate status updates to internal customers, and apply basic welding and diagnostic skills to keep fleets running reliably. This role offers competitive hourly wages based on experience.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in welding, electronics, or related systems or 1 year trailer tech experience.
• Basic welding skills preferred.
• Experience with computer systems and diagnostic software.
• Able to provide recommendations regarding maintenance and repair decisions.
• Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to trailers – like tire changes, minor electrical repairs and greasing.
• Use maintenance software to create and track work orders.
• Communicate status updates with internal customers.

Skills

Electrical systems

Diagnostics software

Maintenance planning

Maintenance decisions

Own tools

Education

Technical degree in welding/electronics/related systems

Job description

Socket.dev in Gary, IN is seeking a Trailer Technician to perform routine maintenance, inspections, rebuilds, and component replacements on company trailers.

You will use maintenance software to create and track work orders, communicate status updates to internal customers, and apply basic welding and diagnostic skills to keep fleets running reliably. This role offers competitive hourly wages based on experience.