**Job Title: Trailer Mechanic** **Job Description** We are looking for a skilled Trailer Mechanic to join our team. This position operates on the 1st shift, Monday through Friday. You will be responsible for performing repairs on commercial trailers and their related systems. Additionally, you will maintain and repair a large rental fleet and handle damaged trailers owned by customers. **Responsibilities** + Perform repairs on commercial trailers, including flatbeds and low bays. + Maintain and repair a large rental fleet of trailers. + Repair damaged trailers owned by customers. + Work on various systems such as electrical, air, hydraulics, suspensions, and lighting. + Conduct alignments, wheel-ins, and axle maintenance. + Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed. + Troubleshoot and repair air systems, electrical systems, and other related components. **Essential Skills** + Experience in trailer repair. + Knowledge of hydraulics, brakes, pneumatics, and suspension systems. + Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing air systems and electrical systems. + Ability to work on axles and chassis. + Experience with diesel systems. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Proficiency in alignments and wheel-ins. + Experience in welding and fabrication. + Strong understanding of lighting systems. + Ability to maintain and repair suspensions and shocks. **Why Work Here?** We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment. Enjoy benefits such as uniforms provided, vacation/PTO, paid holidays, and a 401k plan. Our company pays 90% of employee health premiums and 55% for dependents, ensuring you and your family are well taken care of. **Work Environment** Work in a well-equipped trailer repair shop with a focus on safety and efficiency. The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from Monday to Friday, providing a stable work-life balance. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Villa Ridge, Missouri. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $36.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Villa Ridge,MO. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.