Trailer Mechanic

Location: BTS Shop
Division: BTS (Bengal Transportation Services)
Schedule: Days 5x8s (40 hours/week)
Pay: Starting at $30/hour (higher based on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Bengal Transportation Services is hiring a Senior Trailer Mechanic to support our shop operations. This role is responsible for inspecting diagnosing repairing and maintaining trailers to ensure safety reliability and full DOT compliance.

We are looking for a high-level mechanic with strong trailer rebuild and repair experience who can work independently and keep equipment moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on dry van flatbed and specialty trailers
• Diagnose and repair mechanical electrical air and structural systems
• Repair/replace:
  • Brakes hubs drums bearings seals
  • Suspension components and air systems
  • Landing gear doors roofs and flooring
• Inspect and repair 12V electrical and ABS systems
• Perform tire service (repair replacement rotation torqueing)
• Conduct and document DOT inspections
• Complete minor welding and fabrication as needed
• Maintain accurate work orders and documentation
• Ensure a safe clean and organized shop environment
• Communicate repair status and safety concerns to leadership

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 510 years of trailer repair/rebuild experience (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Trailer brake systems
  • Suspension and structural components
  • Electrical and ABS systems
• Experience with tools lifts and shop equipment
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and inspection reports
• Valid drivers license (MVR required heavy truck classification)
• Ability to pass:
  • Drug screen
  • DOT physical
• Physically capable of lifting bending climbing and working in shop conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school certification (diesel/truck/trailer repair)
• Experience with DOT inspections & FHWA out-of-service criteria
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience with liftgates or specialized trailer systems

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Day shift 5 days/week (8-hour shifts)
• Overtime as required / based on workload
• Work performed in shop and occasional outdoor yard conditions
• Exposure to noise equipment and weather conditions

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay starting at $30/hour (higher based on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Company-provided uniforms
• Full benefits package (Medical Dental Vision etc.)
• Stable long-term work environment

Hiring Requirements

• Interview required
• Drug screen required
• MVR required (Heavy Truck)
• DOT Physical required
• Valid drivers license required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bengal Transportation Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected status.