Trailer Mechanic

Trailer Mechanic, Earn up to $37.75 hr

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts

PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts Click here to learn more about our employee resorts

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Trailer Mechanics at our Sauget, IL Service Center. As a Trailer Mechanic your responsibilities will include the diagnostic process, repair work, and overall maintenance of our trailers. Click here to learn more about being a Trailer Mechanic

Company Culture

Requirements:

Experienced in performing safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documents required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), company, and any other Federal, State, or Local regulations

Must be able to Interpret technical manuals

Must have experience in repairing or replacing defective parts, components, or systems

Experience in testing equipment for proper performance and to ensure that the work meets manufacturer’s specifications and legislated regulations 

Experience in trailer PMs and repairs 

Must be able to lift 50lbs 

Must own your own tools

Must be dependable

Must be prepared to work in climate situation when needed. 

Preferred:

Experience using Cetaris Maintenance Work Order System 

Welding

Experience driving yard tractor/trailers

Previous experience working on Class 8 commercial vehicles

Sheet metal and composite panel repair

Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law.  R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.  When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law.  This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only.  At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.