Trailer/Truck Mechanic Apprentice
Entry-Level Trailer/Truck Technician
Grow Your Career Into Diesel & Truck Repair
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Company: Behnke, Inc.
Looking for more than just another mechanic job?
If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy working with your hands, and want to build a long-term career, this is your opportunity.
At Behnke, you don't just fix trailers—you’ll develop into a skilled diesel and truck technician. Whether you've worked on cars, farm equipment, heavy equipment, trailers, or simply have strong mechanical aptitude, we'll help you build the skills needed to become a well-rounded Tractor/Trailer technician.
If you're motivated, dependable, and eager to learn, we'll invest in you.
What You'll Do
As a Trailer Mechanic, you'll:
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections
- Repair trailer brakes, suspension, hubs, and wheel ends
- Replace lights, wiring, ABS components, and electrical systems
- Repair doors, roofs, floors, and trailer bodies
- Diagnose and repair air systems
- Perform DOT inspections
- Weld and fabricate minor trailer repairs (training available)
- Work alongside experienced technicians while developing your skills
As your experience grows, you'll have opportunities to train on:
- Diesel engines
- Tractor preventative maintenance
- Air brake systems
- Truck electrical diagnostics
- Steering and suspension
- Engine diagnostics and repair
What We're Looking For
You don't need years of experience—you need the right attitude.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Mechanically inclined
- Reliable and shows up ready to work
- Willing to learn every day
- Takes pride in quality work
- Works safely
- Enjoys solving problems
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Automotive repair
- Trailer repair
- Heavy equipment
- Farm equipment
- Welding
- Diesel technology classes
- Technical school
Why Join Behnke?
We're a family-owned trucking company that believes in developing people from within.
We offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid training
- Career advancement opportunities
- Modern shop with quality equipment
- Stable, year-round work
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Retirement benefits
- Supportive team environment
Your Career Path
This isn't a dead-end trailer repair job.
Our goal is to help motivated technicians progress from:
Trailer Mechanic
Trailer Technician
Diesel Technician
Senior Truck & Trailer Mechanic
If you're willing to learn, we'll provide opportunities to expand your knowledge and responsibilities as your skills grow.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a company that values hard work, invests in your future, and offers a real career—not just another job—we'd like to meet you.
Behnke, Inc.
Build your future. Grow your skills. Keep America moving.