Trailer & Tire Technician

Swansons' Repair Inc.

Detroit Lakes, MN

Pay: $18-$25/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Summary**

Keep trailers, tires, and heavy equipment ready for safe, reliable operation as a Trailer & Tire Technician. You’ll inspect, maintain, and repair tractor-trailers and related equipment, using mechanical knowledge, diagnostic tools, and hands-on skills to identify issues and complete quality repairs. This role suits a practical problem-solver who works confidently with hand and power tools and can handle heavy lifting.

**Duties**

• Inspect, service, and repair tires, brakes, air brake systems, alignments, suspension, shocks and struts, transmissions, and other vehicle systems.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, automotive electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, and mechanical systems; use schematics to guide troubleshooting.
• Maintain and repair trailers, heavy trucks, farm machinery, and industrial equipment, including Caterpillar equipment, excavators, cranes, forklifts, and tractors.
• Perform equipment assembly, fabrication, welding, and soldering; operate heavy equipment safely when needed.
• Document maintenance and repairs, use tools and equipment responsibly, and provide clear, helpful customer service. Your impact: Careful inspections and timely repairs help drivers and equipment operators get back to work with safer, more dependable vehicles.

**Experience**

• Mechanic, service technician, vehicle maintenance, automotive repair, diesel mechanics, diesel engine repair, heavy truck repair, or heavy equipment mechanics experience is valuable.
• Familiarity with tire service, brake repair, vehicle mechanics for truck drivers, and equipment maintenance is an asset.
• Dealership experience, electrical experience, and experience with automotive diagnostics, hydraulics, or mechanical systems repair are preferred.
• Ability to read schematics, use hand and power tools, and safely perform heavy lifting is important.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person