Automotive / Mechanical Trailer Technician -Training

Automotive / Mechanical Trailer Technician – Training (Burlington, NJ)

Location: Burlington, NJ (On-site)

Opportunity: 90 days contract to hire

Overview
We are hiring mechanically skilled individuals who want to build a career as a Trailer Technician. This is a hands-on training program designed to sharpen your mechanical foundation and prepare you for commercial trailer maintenance and repair, with strong potential to move into a long-term Trailer Technician role.

What you’ll do (during training and evaluation)

• Learn and apply commercial trailer maintenance and repair fundamentals
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic troubleshooting
• Work on trailer systems including air brakes, suspension, electrical/7-way wiring, wheel ends/hubs, tires, and related components
• Follow safety and shop best practices while using hand and power tools
• Participate in a structured evaluation process (video interview + mechanical assessment + on-site hands-on assessment)

Ideal background (any of the following)

• 1+ year of hands-on mechanical experience (automotive, diesel, or similar)
• Fleet, truck, or bus maintenance
• Heavy equipment, construction, or agricultural equipment repair
• Forklift or material-handling equipment maintenance
• Welding, fabrication, body repair, or structural/mechanical work
• Military vehicle/equipment maintenance (transitioning service members encouraged to apply)

Skills we’re looking for

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Brakes, suspension, bearings/hubs, and wheel assemblies
• Basic electrical wiring/diagnostics
• Preventative maintenance and inspection discipline
• Comfortable with hand and power tools
• Safety-first mindset, dependable attendance, coachable attitude

Training includes

• Trailer systems and common service procedures
• Air brakes, suspension, electrical/7-way wiring
• Wheel ends/hubs, tires, PM services
• DOT/safety requirements and trailer inspections
• Basic structural repairs and troubleshooting

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude with prior hands-on repair/maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and take coaching/feedback
• Ability to perform the physical duties of a mechanical technician role (standing, bending, lifting, working with tools)

About the opportunity
This program is built to identify mechanically talented people and develop them into successful Trailer Technicians. Candidates who perform well in training and the hands-on assessment will be considered for full time Trailer Technician opportunities.