Trailer Mechanic – Full-Time

About the role

R+L Carriers has an immediate opening for a Trailer Mechanic at its Maybrook, NY Service Center. The role involves diagnosing trailer issues, performing repairs, and maintaining the fleet to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic procedures on trailers to identify problems.
• Perform repair work and replace defective parts, components, or systems.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and overall trailer upkeep.

Required profile

• Experience conducting safety inspections and preparing FMCSA documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and service guides.
• Proven experience repairing or replacing trailer parts and conducting equipment testing.
• Experience with trailer preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lb and work in varying climate conditions.
• Own a complete set of tools and demonstrate dependability.

Required skills

• Safety inspection procedures (FMCSA compliance)
• Technical manual interpretation
• Trailer repair and preventive maintenance
• Equipment testing to manufacturer specifications
• Use of Cetaris Maintenance Work Order System
• Welding
• Yard tractor and trailer operation
• Sheet metal and composite panel repair

What we offer

• Hourly pay ranging from $27.47 to $34.02.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• 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).