JOB DETAILS

Trailer Mechanic

CompanySouthwest Forest Products
LocationPhoenix
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 10, 2026
About The Company
Southwest Forest Products, Inc. was founded in 1984 and today is a fully-integrated industrial lumber manufacturer producing timbers, cut stock and new pallets utilizing fiber from its forest-thinning activities through contracts with the US Forest Service. The company also operates a used pallet repair program and offers bulk and bagged mulch.
About the Role

LETEM Transportation is in search of a result-oriented Trailer Mechanic.  Our Transportation department consists of 200 Dry Van’s and 20 Flat Beds.   The main responsibility of our Trailer Mechanic is to maintain a strict PM schedule, repair floors, walls, ceiling, and perform duties as assigned.   


 Essential Functions:

  • Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing components and part upgrades. 
  • Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts. 
  • Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Perform Safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documents required by the Federal Motor carrier Safety administration (FMCSA), Company and the other federal, state, or local regulations. 
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that the work meets manufacturer’s specifications and legislated regulations experience in the trailer PMs and repairs

Job Requirements

  • 1 years of experience in the Trailer Mechanic field or equivalent Trade or Vocational training  in Trailer Mechanics with working knowledge of:
  1. Wood and metal Trailer Floor repairs
  2. Trailer wall and Ceiling repairs 
  3. Trailer equipment electrical systems
  4. Welding and fabricating 
  • High School Diploma/GED and Trade or Vocational Training preferred
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Good written and verbal skills 
  • Must have a good set of basic working hand tools
  • Must be willing to work flexible shifts and over time as needed
  • Must be able to meet physical requirements of position (lifting up to 50lbs, bending, climbing, standing for duration of shift, etc.)

Benefits: 

  • Hourly Rate is negotiable. 
  • Overtime Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Days 
  • Great Team Environment
Key Skills
Preventive MaintenanceTrailer RepairWeldingFabricatingElectrical SystemsDiagnostic TestingSafety InspectionsFMCSA ComplianceWood RepairMetal Repair
Categories
TransportationTradesLogisticsManufacturing
Benefits
Overtime PayPaid HolidaysVacation Days
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Trailer Mechanic is responsible for maintaining a strict preventive maintenance schedule and performing repairs on trailer floors, walls, and ceilings. They must also conduct safety inspections and diagnostic tests to ensure equipment meets manufacturer and regulatory standards.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
70
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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