Trailer Mechanic

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Shop Foreman / Maintenance Manager

Position summary

The Trailer Mechanic is responsible for inspecting diagnosing maintaining and repairing company and customer trailers to ensure they are safe roadworthy and compliant with DOT and company standards. This role supports Bengals transportation operations by minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment reliability.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on dry van flatbed and other types of semitrailers in accordance with DOT and company guidelines.
• Diagnose mechanical electrical air and structural issues on trailers using both visual inspection and basic diagnostic tools.
• Repair or replace components including brakes drums hubs bearings seals air lines suspension components landing gear doors roofs and flooring.
• Inspect test and repair 12volt electrical and ABS brake systems including lights wiring and connectors.
• Perform tire-related work such as replacement repair rotation and proper torqueing of wheels.
• Complete DOT inspections and verify that trailers meet all applicable safety and roadworthiness standards.
• Conduct minor welding and fabrication to repair cracks patch floors/roofs or reinforce structural areas if qualified.
• Document all work performed parts used and time spent in work orders or maintenance software accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate equipment status repair needs and safety concerns to the Shop Foreman/Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work area; follow all company safety policies and use required PPE.
• Assist other technicians as needed and support shop housekeeping and inventory efforts.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience as a trailer truck diesel or heavy equipment mechanic or equivalent mechanical experience.
• Working knowledge of trailer systems including brakes suspension electrical and structural components.
• Proficiency with common hand tools power tools jacks and lifting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders inspection forms and basic technical information.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record; CDL preferred but not required.
• Ability to meet physical demands including standing bending kneeling climbing and lifting X lbs regularly.

Preferred qualifications

• Formal training or certification in diesel/truck or trailer repair from a technical school.
• Experience performing DOT trailer inspections and familiarity with FHWA / outofservice criteria.
• Welding and fabrication experience (steel and/or aluminum).
• Experience with hydraulic liftgates or specialized trailer equipment (if applicable to your fleet).

Work environment and physical requirements

• Primarily shop-based with some work outdoors in yard conditions and varying weather.
• Exposure to noise moving mechanical parts fumes/airborne particles and occasional heights when working on trailer roofs.
• Regularly required to stand walk reach climb crouch and lift/move materials and parts.

EEO statement

Bengal Transportation Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status.