Trailer Mechanic 3
Company: Quality Carriers
Location: Orland Park
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Why do you want to work as a Trailer Mechanic with QRS Shops? We
offer competitive wages and employee benefits including the
following amazing benefits to our employees: Weekly Competitive Pay
- Pay is $30 - $35 depending on experience and location (Offering a
$1.00 shift diff.) Tool/Boot Reimbursement Program Referral Program
Sign on Bonuses Employee benefits: Discounted premiums for Medical,
Dental and Vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts Generous Paid
Time Off/ Holiday Schedule Matching 401K Trailer Mechanic
Duties/Responsibilities Diagnose and repair tractors and trailers.
Perform annual/systematic 90 day and HM-183 inspections (tankers)
on equipment as required. Ensure equipment meets Federal FHWA
standards. Operate a yard hostler truck to move trailers within the
facility yard and the shop as needed. Order and receive parts and
supplies as needed. Adheres to all established safety (OSHA) and
environmental policies and standards to include identification,
use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous
waste. Clean, organize and maintain the work environment to ensure
equipment longevity and workplace safety. Using welding equipment.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. Perform HM-183 DOT
inspections on tankers (P,V,I,K,L,HS,UC,) (EPA-M27) Trailer
Mechanic Required Skills/Abilities Must possess at least 3 years of
experience in repair and service of trailers, hazmat tankers, and
medium duty trucks. Required to have demonstrated knowledge of
vehicle and equipment theory, principles and repair relating to
diesel engines, air, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Minimum of 3 years experience of tractor and trailer maintenance,
DOT rules and regulations. Ability to use vehicle diagnostic
software. Minimum of 2 years as a fleet mechanic. Minimum of 3
years of DOT HM-183 certification, Training or experience. ASE
Certification not required but recommended. High school diploma,
completion of G.E.D. required. Preferred Qualifications Dynamic,
ambitious and engaged team player. Able to work a 2nd shift Quality
Carriers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment
decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
physical or mental disability, military/veteran status or other
characteristics protected by law. Please note that per Quality
Carriers, Inc. policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from
third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to
provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency,
person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with
the understanding that Quality will have the right to hire that
applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting
employment agency, person or entity. Experience Required 2 year(s):
Fleet mechanic experience 3 year(s): DOT HM-183 certification,
Training or experience. 3 year(s): Knowledge of tractor and trailer
maintenance, DOT rules and regulations, company policies and
procedures. 3 year(s): Experience in repair and service of trailers
and medium duty trucks. Education Required High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all
applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For
further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from
the Department of Labor.
Keywords: Quality Carriers, Orland Park , Trailer Mechanic 3, Engineering , Orland Park, Illinois
