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Trailer Technician

Edwardsville, ILOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$24–$30 /hrPosted 25 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • trailer technician
  • routine repairs
  • preventive maintenance
  • tire changes
  • electrical repairs
  • greasing
  • maintenance software
  • internal customers
  • technical degree
  • welding

Nice to have

  • basic welding skills

Role summary

Schneider is seeking a Trailer Technician for their Edwardsville, IL location. This role involves performing routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and component replacements on company trailers, including tasks like tire changes, minor electrical repairs, and greasing. The technician will utilize maintenance software to manage work orders and communicate status updates to internal customers. A technical degree or 1 year of trailer technician experience is required, with basic welding skills and computer/diagnostic software experience preferred. The position offers competitive hourly wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for incentive pay.

Job overview: 

  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, rebuilds and component replacements as a Trailer Technician in Edwardsville, IL. 
  • Work on company trailers.

Responsibilities: 

  • Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to trailers – like tire changes, minor electrical repairs and greasing.
  • Use maintenance software to create and track work orders.
  • Communicate status updates with internal customers.


Skills and qualifications:

  • Technical degree in welding, electronics, or related systems, or a minimum of 1 year of trailer technician experience.
  • Basic welding skills preferred.
  • Computer systems and diagnostic software experience.
  • Able to provide recommendations regarding maintenance and repair decisions.
  • Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Pay and benefits:

  • Competitive hourly wages based on experience.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
  • Company-provided uniforms and safety eyewear.
  • Discounts on boots.
  • Company-paid training.
  • Starting wages are $23.80 - $29.70 per hour, based on experience.
    • Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working 50%25 or greater of the daily shift time between 3 p.m. and 5 a.m. local time, receive a $1.50 per hour differential for hours worked.
    • Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working weekend hours, receive an additional $0.65 per hour differential for hours worked. (Weekend hours worked between 9pm Friday – 5am Monday). 
  • See full list of diesel technician benefits.

Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.

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