What is a chassis mechanic?

A chassis mechanic performs preventative and corrective maintenance on a trailer or intermodal vehicle. As a chassis mechanic, you inspect trailers, troubleshoot for any existing problems, and repair them for use and distribution. This includes repairing ABS systems, air brake systems, wheel ends, and structural assemblies. You must document each of your repairs to ensure there is a historical record of each trailer you work on. Other duties and responsibilities include conducting minor welding and fabrication on chassis and shipping containers and diligently keeping paperwork or using a mobile application to log work orders.