Mechanic Specialist / Trailer Apprentice

What you’ll need to succeed as a Technician Specialist at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license
• Basic mechanical skills
• Basic computer skills for documenting maintenance, service, and repair activities
• Able to perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation
• Desire to become a trailer mechanic
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends

 

Preferred qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent work-related or military experience
• Prior mechanical training or experience such as automotive or skilled trades
• Own a set of basic hand tools
• Have a desire to become a Technician Level 1
  • Disclaimer:  Employee will have to have a combination of one (1) year verifiable previous experience with heavy-duty maintenance and time in this role to be eligible for an in-line promotion

 

About the Technician Specialist job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Pay starts at $22.32/hour
• $1/hour increase for 2nd shift
• $3/hour increase for 3rd shift
• Quarterly tool allowance to grow your tool kit  

• Full health insurance benefits on day one 
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year

• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacement to gain the experience necessary to meet requirements of FMCSA 396.19 and 396.25
• Complete component replacements
• Perform maintenance, service, and repairs on trailer doors and SafeStack Systems to units parked at the dock
• Work alongside technicians in the shop to complete minor trailer repairs
• Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activities
• Operate specialized tooling and vehicles
• Ensure the work area is always clean, safe, and well-maintained by reporting any damage or negligence to management immediately
• Interact with operations management and shop management

 

Technician Specialists are required to:

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally more than 75 lbs.
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery, including working outdoors in inclement weather
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

 

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience