Shop Assistant

Shop Assistant Location: TrailersPlus 416 Angle Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly About TrailersPlus At TrailersPlus, we take pride in delivering top-quality trailers, accessories, and dependable service to our customers across the country. We are looking for a mechanically inclined, proactive Shop Assistant to join our dealership team. If you thrive in a hands-on, outdoor environment, take pride in troubleshooting equipment, and want to build a rewarding career with a company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you. What We Offer We value our team members’ hard work and provide a robust benefits package designed to keep you and your entire family covered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical coverage options to keep you healthy.
• Dental & Vision Coverage: Low-cost options for routine checkups, glasses, and care.
• Life Insurance: Financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Pet Insurance: Optional Coverage to help care for your four-legged family members.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement into technician, sales, or store management roles.

Role Overview As a Parts & Service Assistant, you will play a central role in day-to-day dealership lot operations. You will inspect incoming inventory, perform repairs and maintenance across all makes and models of trailers, install parts and accessories, and ensure the dealership lot and shop stay safe, clean, and customer-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Trailer Service & Assembly: Perform maintenance, parts installations, warranty repairs, and accessory add-ons on diverse trailer lines.
• Lot & Safety Inspections: Conduct daily safety and quality-control audits on all lot inventory.
• Inbound & Outbound Inventory: Receive trailer shipments, verify incoming parts and supplies, and complete documentation for management review.
• Facility & Lot Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized, and secure building, yard, and shop floor to uphold strict safety and presentation standards.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate lot tractors (Kubota or equivalent), hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment (training provided).
• Customer & Team Support: Collaborate with the store management team, assist with customer demonstrations, address service concerns, and occasionally assist on the sales floor as needed.

What You Bring

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Experience with or confidence using hand/power tools; basic knowledge of vehicle, mechanical, or trailer systems.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Sound troubleshooting instincts, attention to detail, and a focus on safety.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read technical manuals, safety policies, and service orders, with clear verbal communication for customers and coworkers. (Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus).
• Math & Measuring Skills: Comfort with basic practical math (fractions, proportions, measurements).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Regular walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, climbing ladders, climbing onto/off trailers, and safely lifting 50–75 lbs.
• Environment: Work takes place across indoor shop bays and outdoor lot environments in varying seasonal weather conditions.

How to Apply Ready to put your mechanical and customer service skills to work? Submit your application online today to connect with our hiring team. Interstate Group, LLC / TrailersPlus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all team members.