Trailer Mechanic
- St. Thomas, ON, Canada
Full-time
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About Dockside Trailers
Dockside Trailers is a family-owned and operated transport trailer dealership and service shop serving Southern Ontario. We offer new and used trailer sales, a fully licensed repair shop specializing in heavy repairs, a rental fleet of van and flatbed trailers, and a well-stocked parts department.
We take pride in quality workmanship, dependable service, and long-term customer relationships. Our team values collaboration, attention to detail, and a friendly, professional shop environment.
About the Role
We’re looking for a licensed Trailer Mechanic to join our team in St. Thomas. You’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair transport trailers, helping keep our customers’ equipment safe, reliable, and ready for the road.
Responsibilities
- Inspect transport trailers to identify mechanical, electrical, and structural issues.
- Perform routine servicing, preventive maintenance, and major repairs.
- Diagnose and repair braking systems, suspensions, electrical systems, and trailer bodies.
- Read work orders, technical diagrams, and manufacturer specifications to complete repairs accurately.
- Work with the parts department to identify and source required components.
- Accurately document inspections, repairs, and maintenance performed.
- Communicate repair progress, timelines, and additional work requirements with supervisors and team members.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow shop safety procedures.
Qualifications
- Must hold a valid Ontario 310T or 310J licence.
- Hands-on experience inspecting, maintaining, and repairing transport trailers.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and structural trailer systems.
- Ability to use diagnostic equipment, shop tools, and technical manuals effectively.
- Knowledge of commercial trailer safety requirements and safe shop practices.
- Ability to safely perform the physical duties of the role, including handling tools and heavy components.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and pride in quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair transport trailers, including their braking, suspension, electrical, and structural systems. Document work, coordinate parts and repair updates with colleagues, and maintain a clean, safe work area.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid Ontario 310T or 310J licence and have hands-on experience maintaining and repairing transport trailers. They need strong troubleshooting skills, familiarity with diagnostic equipment and technical manuals, knowledge of trailer safety, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skills
- Trailer Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Trailer Repair
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Structural Repair
- Brake System Repair
- Suspension Repair
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Shop Tools
- Technical Manuals
- Work Order Documentation
- Parts Sourcing
- Commercial Trailer Safety
- Attention To Detail
- Teamwork
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- Trades
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- 310T Licence
- 310J Licence
- Transport Trailers
- Trailer Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Major Repairs
- Braking Systems
- Suspension Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Trailer Bodies
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Structural Issues
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Shop Tools
- Technical Diagrams
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Work Orders
- Parts Sourcing
- Repair Documentation
- Commercial Trailer Safety
- Shop Safety
- Heavy Components
- Trailer Dealership
- Repair Shop