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Trailer Technician Lead

Transport Refrigeration, Inc.
De Pere, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Apr 2025

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Job Location DE PERE OFFICE - DE PERE, WIJob Shift 2nd Shift, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Trailer Technician Needed on 2nd Shift!

Trailer Technician Lead – 2nd Shift

📍 De Pere, WI | 🕒 Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Top Pay. Great Benefits. Career Growth.

 

 

🛠️ About the Role:

 

Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is seeking a skilled and reliable Trailer Technician Lead to join our 2nd shift team. If you’re a seasoned trailer technician with leadership experience looking for a stable schedule and an employer that values your skills, we want to hear from you!

 

💰 Why Work With Us?

 

  • Competitive pay + Extra pay for ASE certifications

  • Quarterly Shop Incentive Bonus

  • 401(k) match after one year

  • Medical, Dental, Vision – multiple plan options

  • Company-paid Life and LTD insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with bi-weekly employer contributions

  • PTO starting on day one

  • Annual boot & safety glasses allowance

  • Tuition reimbursement for recent tech school grads

  • Stable Monday–Friday, 2nd shift schedule

 

💼 What You’ll Do:

 

  • Lead and guide the 2nd shift team; assign jobs and inspect work quality

  • Communicate job priorities across shifts to ensure smooth operations

  • Perform and oversee preventive maintenance and DOT inspections

  • Conduct structural, electrical, and mechanical trailer repairs

  • Weld steel and aluminum; handle trailer fabrication

  • Assist with road service calls and maintain shop cleanliness

  • Review and process work orders for COD customers

 

What We’re Looking For:

 

  • 3+ years of trailer repair or heavy-duty maintenance experience

  • Experience with DOT inspections, ABS systems, and welding/fabrication preferred

  • Valid driver’s license & ability to pass drug screen and background check

  • Strong communication and team leadership skills

  • Air Brake and DOT inspector certifications or ability to obtain

  • Must provide your own toolbox and tools

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical training a plus

 

💼 What You’ll Do:

 

  • Lead and guide the 2nd shift team; assign jobs and inspect work quality

  • Communicate job priorities across shifts to ensure smooth operations

  • Perform and oversee preventive maintenance and DOT inspections

  • Conduct structural, electrical, and mechanical trailer repairs

  • Weld steel and aluminum; handle trailer fabrication

  • Assist with road service calls and maintain shop cleanliness

  • Review and process work orders for COD customers

 

📩 How to Apply:

 

Send your resume to rbohm@trcompanies.com
or apply online through our website: www.trcompanies.com/careers

🎥 Watch Our Team in Action: https://youtu.be/VYb6Xzu2dI0

Note: We hire directly. No recruiting agencies, please.

Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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