Truck/Trailer Mechanic

Truck/Trailer Mechanic

Shift: 1st shift Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

Pay Rate: $22-$29/hour based on experience

As a Truck/Trailer Mechanic, you will ensure that equipment is available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles, completing preventive maintenance, and carrying out necessary repairs. Your role is crucial in maintaining the functional condition of vehicles by addressing operator complaints, conducting inspections, and repairing mechanical and electrical system malfunctions. You will also verify vehicle serviceability through test drives and system adjustments, comply with state vehicle requirements, and maintain accurate records of services and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test vehicles to ensure equipment availability.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and complete necessary repairs.
• Address operator complaints and conduct inspections to maintain vehicle functionality.
• Repair mechanical and electrical system malfunctions by replacing parts and components.
• Verify vehicle serviceability through test drives and adjustments.
• Comply with state vehicle requirements by testing systems and completing inspections.
• Maintain vehicle appearance through cleaning and washing.
• Record service and repairs using PC-based software.
• Ensure shop equipment operates by following instructions and troubleshooting breakdowns.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of heavy-duty mechanical experience.
• Ownership of appropriate tools for vehicle and trailer testing and repairs.
• Knowledge of heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Proficiency in electrical and hydraulic systems.
• General mechanical skills.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Maintaining a satisfactory driving record.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where hard work is balanced with play in a safety-focused environment. You'll work alongside experienced mechanics in a tight-knit group, contributing to a culture that values teamwork and dedication.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chambersburg, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.