Trailer Technician: Welding, FHWA Inspections & Maintenance

J T Mckinney; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Mckinney Trailers is hiring a Trailer Technician in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and welding on class 8 trailers, with oversight of safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has welding experience, FHWA inspection skills, and the ability to work with repair orders and coordination with service management. Equal opportunity employer and sign-on bonus offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or 2 years of equipment maintenance experience.
• Welding/fabrication experience (metal parts and assemblies).
• FHWA inspection experience (1+ year).
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing ABS and brake components.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with Service Manager to discuss upcoming orders and equipment needs.
• Use repair orders to record work and report completed equipment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety standards.
• Oversee shipping/receiving; inspect and store inventory.
• Drive and position equipment in the yard.
• Document repair costs for fleet management.
• Repair and maintain class 8 trailers; perform welding as needed.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

FHWA Inspection

Brake components repair

ABS troubleshooting

Quality & safety

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

Mckinney Trailers is hiring a Trailer Technician in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and welding on class 8 trailers, with oversight of safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has welding experience, FHWA inspection skills, and the ability to work with repair orders and coordination with service management. Equal opportunity employer and sign-on bonus offered.