Mobile Trailer Mechanic - Louisville, KY
If you'd rather be turning wrenches than sitting in a shop all day, this is worth a look.
We're hiring a Mobile Trailer Mechanic based around Louisville, KY, covering customers within about an 80-mile radius. You'll be working out of a fully outfitted take-home service truck, handling mostly dry vans, flatbeds, and step decks. This is 90% trailer work with only the occasional Class 8 truck repair (mostly bolt-on work).
You'll work independently, take care of your customers, and head home every night.
What You'll Be Doing
- On-site service and repairs on dry vans, flatbeds, and step decks
- PM services and inspections
- Brake, suspension, wheel end, lighting, air system, and electrical repairs
- Welding and light fabrication
- Occasional Class 8 truck repairs (about 10%)
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment in the field
What We're Looking For
- At least 2 years of trailer or heavy truck mechanic experience
- Able to diagnose and repair trailer systems without someone looking over your shoulder
- Valid driver's license
- CDL is a plus, but not required
- Comfortable working outside in all seasons
- Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
Pay & Benefits
- $30-$38/hour based on experience
- Year-end bonus
- Monday-Friday schedule, 6:00 AM-3:30 PM
- Local territory - home every night
- On-call rotation only once every 9-10 weeks
- Company-provided take-home service truck
- Work boots and uniforms provided
- Company pays 75% of health insurance for employees and dependents
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending account
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
If you're a trailer tech who's tired of shop politics, likes working on your own, and wants a solid company that takes care of its mechanics, we'd like to talk.