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Trailer/SRI Repair Specialist

U-Haul · Wauwatosa, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the vehicle or trailer repair work you've done so far, even if it was on your own car or a farm.

What they are checking: How much hands-on mechanical skill they bring, since the posting welcomes first-timers but still needs real aptitude.

U-Haul runs a Technician Training Program with Ford, GM and in-house classes. How do you usually learn a new repair you've never done?

What they are checking: Whether they will actually use manuals, classes and senior techs instead of guessing on unfamiliar equipment.

Tell me about a time you found a problem nobody asked you to look for.

What they are checking: Whether they notice and report issues beyond the work order, which keeps a rental fleet safe.

This job means working on the newest equipment, but also a lot of repetitive checks. What keeps you careful on the fiftieth trailer of the week?

What they are checking: Consistency and attention on routine tasks, where most mistakes happen because people stop paying attention.

What would you do

Your manager needs five trailers ready for weekend reservations and you only have time to finish three properly. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect safety standards under time pressure and speak up early instead of rushing units out.

You notice a coworker signed off on a trailer that still has a cracked safety chain. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Willingness to raise a safety problem with a peer, because a missed defect can hurt a customer on the road.

About the work

Walk me through how you inspect a U-Haul trailer when it comes back from a rental. What do you check first, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have a repeatable inspection routine rather than eyeballing equipment and hoping nothing gets missed.

A customer is waiting to hook up a trailer and you find the lights don't work. How do you track down the problem?

What they are checking: Basic electrical troubleshooting on trailer wiring, starting with grounds, plugs and bulbs before replacing parts.

What do you look for on trailer brakes, bearings and tires before you'd call a unit safe to rent?

What they are checking: Whether they know which wear items put a customer at real risk on the highway and treat those seriously.

How do you keep track of the parts you use and the repairs you finish on each unit?

What they are checking: Record-keeping habits, since fleet maintenance depends on accurate repair history for every piece of equipment.

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The full job description

As published by U-Haul.

United States This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship. Location: 11700 W Capitol Dr, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53222 United States of America Trailer and SRI Repair Specialist Ready to rev up your career? U-Haul is looking for skilled technicians to ensure that the newest fleet in the industry remains in top condition for our customers. If you have the skills and passion to perform maintenance on U-Haul trailers and Ford and GMC trucks, then this career opportunity at U-Haul is for you! Whether you are looking for your first job in the industry or have trailer and vehicle-repair experience already, U-Haul is the place for you! We have the largest fleet of trucks and trailers in the industry and we need a first-class team to keep them maintained for our customers. We add to our fleet each year, which ensures that you’ll always be working on the latest new equipment. You will also be able to continue to grow through our Technician Training Program, including using classes from Ford, GM and U-Haul itself. U-Haul will provide you with the tools needed to do your job. You will also learn from many of our long-term team members, as U-Haul is known for its long-term team members and our family atmosphere. As a U-Haul trailer and SRI repair specialist, you will use U-Haul Company’s proprietary technology to assess and care for field vehicles. U-Haul provides the support and tools you need to succeed and grow, so if you want a job with endless opportunities for career growth, apply today! Our motto is “ Hire Fast Pay Fast ”. You can start today and get paid today! All you must do is come in and get a paid hands-on working interview. We also offer a $100 Hiring Bonus! Trailer and SRI Repair Specialist Primary Responsibilities: • Secure trailers on lifts and dollies. • Perform tire and brake maintenance. • Rebuild and repair braking systems and trailer components. • Dismount, balance and mount tires. • Occasionally road-test vehicles • Work on a production line. • Use proprietary electronic pre-inspection and repair checklist. • Team Members are expected to willingly lend assistance in additional areas as necessary, following the directives and guidance of their supervisor. Trailer and SRI Repair Specialist Minimum Qualifications: • Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of repair experience preferred • Driver’s license • The ability to work as part of a team as well as individually • Basic computer skills • Regular attendance Perks of joining the U-Haul Team: Get your career moving with a company who empowers team members to the healthiest version of themselves! We provide robust wellness benefits, events, and resources to help team members become the happiest and healthiest they can be. We offer a Technician Training program that encompasses both Ford and GMC Training Classes, as well as a tool purchase program. U-Haul Offers: • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible • Career stability • Gym Reimbursement Program, if eligible • Opportunities for advancement • Valuable on-the-job training • Complete Benefit Plan, if eligible • RRSP payroll deduction plan • Deferred profit-sharing plan, if eligible • You Matter Program (EAP) • Mindset App Program • Wellness Programs • Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, hotels, and more Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods both indoors and outdoors while remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted. U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team. U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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