Trailer Repair Technician (Welding and Mechanical Repair) at Lakeshore Talent

Job Description Job Description

Service Technician - Trailers

Location: Onsite - Henderson, CO
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Pay: $25.36-$27.00/hour (based on skills & experience); 90-day review with potential pay increase up to $32/hr after skills assessment!
Type: Contract-to-hire (120 days) with potential for permanent conversion

Job Overview
We're hiring a Service Technician to support trailer repair, maintenance, and fabrication within our Parts & Service team. This is a hands-on role focused on keeping livestock and commercial trailers safe, road-ready, and operating at peak performance. If you take pride in quality work and enjoy solving mechanical problems, this role offers stability, growth, and long-term opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain livestock and commercial trailers
• Perform air system, ABS, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, and structural repairs
• Complete preventative maintenance, inspections, and DOT-related services
• Fabricate and repair components using steel and aluminum (cutting, grinding, welding)
• Read work orders, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Document completed work for billing and warranty purposes
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized shop
• Work closely with teammates to meet productivity and quality goals

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in repair, maintenance, or technical service roles
• High school diploma or GED
• MIG welding experience (steel and aluminum)
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic shop math
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work independently as skills progress

Requirements

• Must provide personal tools (tool list available; assistance may be provided)
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, kneeling, climbing)
• Willingness to work 40+ hours per week as needed

Why This Job

• Competitive hourly pay with skill-based review at 120 days
• Clear path to permanent employment
• Stable, long-term work in a well-established operation
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork
• Hands-on role with variety-no two days are the same

Company Description Since 1995, Lakeshore has provided Staffing, Recruiting and Payrolling services to employers in Denver and Chicago across multiple industries . We are committed to achieving success by matching top talent with the right opportunities. In 2017, Lakeshore re-branded as Lakeshore Talent after a management buyout, becoming a woman owned company. We have a dynamic team of Account Executives focused on sales and the client experience and a talented team of Recruiters focused on candidate recruitment and candidate experience. We are able to offer a higher level of service as a result, and take pride in building strong relationships worthy of loyalty with both clients and candidates. Company Description Since 1995, Lakeshore has provided Staffing, Recruiting and Payrolling services to employers in Denver and Chicago across multiple industries . We are committed to achieving success by matching top talent with the right opportunities. In 2017, Lakeshore re-branded as Lakeshore Talent after a management buyout, becoming a woman owned company. We have a dynamic team of Account Executives focused on sales and the client experience and a talented team of Recruiters focused on candidate recruitment and candidate experience. We are able to offer a higher level of service as a result, and take pride in building strong relationships worthy of loyalty with both clients and candidates.