Epika Fleet Services

Mobile Trailer Technician

Epika Fleet Services
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeJoliet • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $38 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing Class 8 trailers, ensuring compliance with DOT safety requirements. Proficient in performing preventive maintenance, managing service inventory, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Class 8 Trailer RepairDOT InspectionsStick WeldingCustomer ServiceValid Driver's License

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Diagnose, inspect, and repair Class 8 trailers, including brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lift-gate, and suspension systems
  • Perform trailer patchwork and minor structural repairs as needed
  • Perform preventive maintenance and DOT inspections
  • Service and replace parts such as tires, hubs, and axles
  • Write work orders and open/close repair orders on a company device for mobile road calls and in-yard work
  • Test systems for performance and ensure trailers meet DOT safety requirements
  • Manage service truck inventory and source parts from local vendors
  • Complete inspection reports and DOT documentation accurately and on time
  • Deliver strong customer service and report findings to management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3+ years of experience repairing Commercial Class 8 Trailers
  • Experienced in performing annual federal inspections and brake inspections
  • Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record & no suspensions
  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds
  • Comfortable working with Computers for billing and work orders
  • Follows verbal and written work orders to stay on track with daily repairs
  • Confident explaining a diagnosis over the phone and helping the customer decide next steps on repairs
  • Self-motivated with excellent organization and planning skills
  • Experience with stick welding
  • Your own tools
  • Certifications are a plus | EPA 608/609/Universal & ASE

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive Weekly Pay
  • Overtime Opportunities and Weekly Bonus Opportunities
  • Shifts available to meet your lifestyle
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account option
  • Additional Wellness Resources
  • Life insurance offerings
  • Supplemental Insurance plans
  • Retirement plans with company match
  • Continuing training & more

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Hard Skills
Trailer InspectionBrake InspectionPreventive MaintenanceRepair Order ManagementParts ReplacementStructural RepairsSystem TestingInventory ManagementWork Order DocumentationHeavy Lifting
Soft Skills
Self-MotivatedExcellent OrganizationPlanning SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication
Tools & Technologies
Mobile Device for Work OrdersComputer for Billing
Certifications & Qualifications
EPA 608 CertificationEPA 609 CertificationUniversal CertificationASE Certification
Industry Keywords
Commercial TrailersFederal InspectionsHydraulic SystemsElectrical SystemsSuspension SystemsLift-Gate Systems