Trailer Mechanic – Full-Time

About the role

R+L Carriers is seeking a full‑time Trailer Mechanic for its Talmo, GA Service Center. The position works the 2nd and 3rd shifts, Monday‑Friday, and offers a competitive hourly wage.

Key responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic inspections and safety checks on trailers.
• Repair, replace, and maintain trailer components and systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and ensure compliance with FMCSA and other regulations.

Required profile

• Proven experience with safety inspections and preparation of FMCSA documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Experience repairing or replacing defective parts and testing equipment for proper performance.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lb and work in varying climate conditions.
• Dependable, self‑motivated and equipped with personal tools.

Required skills

• Safety inspection procedures per FMCSA.
• Technical manual interpretation.
• Trailer component repair and replacement.
• Equipment testing and verification.
• Preventive maintenance (PM) on trailers.
• Use of Cetaris Maintenance Work Order System.
• Welding and sheet‑metal/composite panel repair.
• Operation of yard tractors and Class 8 commercial vehicles.

What we offer

• Hourly pay ranging from $25.71 to $35.74.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid vacation, holidays and one week of vacation after 90 days.
• Access to employee resorts in Daytona Beach (FL), Big Bear Lake (CA), Pigeon Forge (TN) and Ocean Isle Beach (NC).