Trailer Mechanic – Full-Time

About the role

R+L Carriers is seeking a Trailer Mechanic for its Milwaukee Service Center. This full‑time position offers up to $40.85 per hour, a week of vacation after 90 days, and access to employee resort lodging.

Key responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures on trailers.
• Execute repair work and replace defective components.
• Conduct overall maintenance and preventive‑maintenance tasks for the trailer fleet.

Required profile

• Experience conducting safety inspections and preparing FMCSA documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and service guides.
• Proven track record repairing or replacing trailer parts and systems.
• Skilled at testing equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and regulations.
• Physical ability to lift at least 50 lb and work in varying climate conditions.
• Own personal tools and demonstrate dependability.

Required skills

• Safety inspection procedures
• Technical manual interpretation
• Trailer component repair and replacement
• Equipment performance testing
• Preventive maintenance (PM) on trailers
• Use of Cetaris Maintenance Work Order System
• Welding
• Yard tractor/trailer operation
• Sheet metal and composite panel repair

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and one week of vacation after 90 days
• Vacation lodging at exclusive employee resorts in multiple locations