Trailer Maintenance Technician - Lakeland
Publix Super Markets, Inc. · Lakeland, FL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 20+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Publix Super Markets, Inc. (industrial) in Lakeland, FL. Be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
- They ask for
- 20+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 92 other live reliability postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (20+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 40%
- ✓ Welding 32%
- PLC 28%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Publix Super Markets, Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
may be assigned as needed.
- ◆one of the following positions is available: Trailer Maintenance Technician Class A, B or C.
- ◆the position offered is contingent upon the
and work experience of the candidate
- ✓be at least 20 years old
- ✓have a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before their start date in the position)
- ✓be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
- ✓be able to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
- ✓be able to read, write, and solve math problems
- ✓successfully complete the following tests (before their start date in the position)
- ✓Basic Office Skills
- ✓Following Written Instructions
- ✓Spatial Reasoning
- ✓Mechanical Reasoning
- ✓be able to interpret, understand, and follow instructions
- ✓be capable of generating and processing work on a computerized maintenance-management system
- ✓be able to supply and maintain hand tools to accomplish daily duties
- ✓must have the ability to work well with others and be a team member
- ✓must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and
- ✓must show commitment to Publix’s mission
- ✓current Lakeland Distribution associate
- ✓be able to read and interpret technical manuals
- ✓be able to work independently with little or no supervision
- ✓have at least two years’ experience in trailer repair or a related trade
- ✓have mechanical and diagnostic knowledge of fleet trailer equipment, as well as knowledge of circuits and operational sequence of components
- ✓knowledge of ARC, MIG, and GAS welding and cutting including welding aluminum and steel
- ✓basic knowledge of parts and components of trailers
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- •performing a number of functions on a variety of fleet equipment according to company policy; federal, state, and local regulations; repair manuals; factory specifications; schematics; and their own knowledge of the fleet equipment
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