Job Description :
What you'll need to succeed as a Trailer Mechanic at XPO
Minimum qualifications :
- 1 year of verifiable experience in heavy-duty maintenance and / or time in an entry-level Technician role
- A valid driver's license
- Able to perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation
- Basic computer skills
- Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
- Brake inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 369.25
- Vehicle Inspection qualified in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 369.19
- Basic hand tools required for heavy-duty trailer maintenance
Preferred qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent work-related or military experiencePrior mechanical experience such as automotive or skilled tradesDiesel tech school diplomaPrevious or current ASE certificationsBasic welding skills (Oxy / Acetylene, MIG and ARC)About the Trailer Mechanic job
Pay, benefits and more :
Experienced Trailer Mechanics can earn up to 36.27 / hour including shift differential.Up to $2,500.00 in bonuses availableNight Shift3 / hour shift differential for 3rd shift, 10pm - 6 : 30amQuarterly tool allowance to grow your tool kitFull health insurance benefits on day oneLife and disability insuranceEarn up to 13 days PTO over your first year9 paid company holidays401(k) option with company matchEducation assistanceThis is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt positionWhat you'll do on a typical day :
Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on trailing equipment, in compliance with the manufacturers, DOT, and company schedulesAccess any area of the equipment to perform necessary maintenance, including inspecting and performing work in, on or under parts of trailersRepair or rebuild all or part of equipment systemsAbide by DOT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interstate Authority, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other rules and regulationsMaintain proficiency in equipment and technologies that enhance our productivityMove trailers throughout the property, and operate a hostler in all types of weatherEnter job times and parts on repair orders to track activityOperate specialized tooling and vehiclesEnsure the work area is always clean, safe, and organizedInteract with operations and shop managementTrailer Mechanics 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 weatherReach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneelWalk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slipperyAbout 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 to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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A $1,250.00 retention bonus will be paid to those eligible participants who are hired while the program is in effect and attain 6 months of continuous employment with XPO in their current qualified position. Eligible participants who are hired while the program is in effect and attain 12 months of continuous employment in their current qualified position will receive another $1,250.00 bonus. The bonuses are subject to all applicable taxes. All other rules governing this program will apply. Current XPO employees are not eligible for retention bonuses.