Maintenance Technician

Our operation depends on equipment reliability, asset longevity, and an unwavering commitment to safety. The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring trailers, facilities, and supporting equipment remain operational, compliant, and ready to support daily business demands.

This position exists to minimize downtime, prevent equipment failures, and maintain the highest standards of operational readiness. By diagnosing issues quickly, executing effective repairs, and identifying opportunities for preventive maintenance, this role directly impacts productivity, cost control, safety performance, and customer service.

Success in this role means consistently delivering reliable equipment, proactively addressing maintenance concerns before they become operational disruptions, and maintaining a safe, efficient working environment that supports business growth.

What you’ll do

1. Maintain Trailer Reliability and Safety

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on trailers to ensure safe and roadworthy operation.
• Identify mechanical, electrical, structural, and operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Repair or replace damaged components while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Evaluate equipment condition and recommend preventive or corrective maintenance solutions.
• Ensure all maintenance activities align with applicable safety regulations and company standards.

2. Execute Preventive Maintenance Programs

• Perform scheduled maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and asset life.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, fluid systems, filters, and other critical components.
• Clean, lubricate, adjust, and service machinery and trailer systems according to maintenance schedules.
• Document maintenance activity and identify recurring issues requiring long-term solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing equipment failures and repair costs.

3. Diagnose and Resolve Equipment Issues

• Inspect, operate, and test equipment to identify malfunctions and root causes.
• Utilize appropriate testing equipment, measuring devices, and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems.
• Determine repair requirements and establish the most effective course of action.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and structural repairs with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Escalate complex issues and collaborate with maintenance leadership when specialized support is required.

4. Support Facility Maintenance Operations

• Perform routine facility maintenance and repair work to maintain a safe and productive environment.
• Complete floor, wall, and basic structural repairs as needed.
• Assist with plumbing repairs, electrical troubleshooting, and building maintenance projects.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in a clean and organized condition.
• Support facility readiness by identifying and addressing maintenance concerns proactively.

5. Drive Operational Excellence

• Estimate repair costs, material requirements, and labor needs for maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate repair status effectively.
• Prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Partner with operations and regional maintenance teams to minimize disruptions and maximize equipment availability.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations that improve maintenance processes, safety performance, and operational efficiency.

What you bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of machines, tools, repair techniques, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems and equipment.
• Basic electrical diagnosis and repair skills.
• Basic plumbing knowledge and repair experience.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Technical Expertise

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Preventive maintenance execution.
• Trailer inspection and repair.
• Foundation brake system diagnosis and repair.
• Roll-up and swing door repair.
• Facility maintenance and repair.
• Electrical testing and basic diagnostics.
• Equipment inspection and performance evaluation.
• Cost estimation for maintenance and repair activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in transportation, logistics, fleet maintenance, manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting high-volume operational facilities.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance requirements related to equipment maintenance.
• Technical certifications or vocational training in maintenance-related disciplines preferred.

How you operate

• You think beyond individual repairs and focus on long-term equipment reliability.
• You identify root causes rather than repeatedly addressing symptoms.
• You take ownership of outcomes and follow through until issues are fully resolved.
• You work with urgency while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• You prioritize preventive action over reactive maintenance whenever possible.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with operations and maintenance partners.
• You maintain high attention to detail, even in fast-paced environments.
• You adapt quickly to changing priorities and operational demands.
• You contribute solutions that improve efficiency, uptime, and overall operational performance.
• You promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Setup

• Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
• Location: Onsite, Commerce, CA
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement benefits, where applicable

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Work may require heavy lifting up, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations.
• PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
• Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and company policies.

Work Environment

• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise.
• May be required to drive service van to off-site locations and perform work.
• Exposure to climate conditions of the geographic area.
• Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints or other irritants.
• Hours may vary due to operational need.

* The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive. The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.

* Roadrunner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

* We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!

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About Roadrunner

Roadrunner is for ambitious, smart people who excel at execution over talking about it, and who would rather invent the next standard in freight than accept the status quo.

We are looking for the Best of the Best. Action driven leaders who want to be part of real change and help design the future of LTL in the U.S. This is a place where high performers can grow, influence outcomes, and make an impact while working directly with executives and smart people from across industries.

We bring a winner mindset. We take ownership, raise the bar, and measure ourselves by results. We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together. These principles create an environment of high standards, clear ownership, and direct collaboration. We trust data over intuition, move with urgency, and hold each other accountable because winning requires it.

Roadrunner exists to prove that LTL can be better than the industry has settled for. To be the best means we need to think bigger, look outside the box, and question every assumption: too many handoffs, limited visibility, and the quiet belief that “this is just how it works.” We rejected that story. We built a proprietary Smart Network™ for direct, long haul, metro to metro service that delivers fewer touches, faster transit, real time visibility, and genuine accountability. We are the most tech forward company in LTL, and we are not finished widening the gap.

The foundation is already strong. Recognized as one of Built In Chicago’s Best Large Places to Work. Earning top marks for improvement, quality, and service. The real opportunity is still ahead: helping invent what comes next.

If you want to be evaluated among the Best of the Best and help set the new standard in LTL, we should talk.