Heavy Trailer Mechanic

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Heavy Trailer Mechanic can change yours.

As a Heavy Trailer Mechanic, your key responsibility will be to complete initial set up and maintenance work on a vast array of trailers. You will perform preventative maintenance of trailers; inspect and install wiring for trailer lights and tires; weld parts as directed, and test components and systems to verify work completed.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities  
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401 (k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You have a strong attention to detail

What it takes:

• 1-2 years of experience working on trailers or related experience
• Prior welding experience
• Ability to provide own hand tools
• Mechanical and Electrical aptitude
• Basic computer proficiency (desired)