Trailer Mechanic

Trailer Mechanic

Requisition Id: 375805

Business Unit: LTL

Location:

Kansas City, KS, US, 66115

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 experience

Prior mechanical experience such as automotive or skilled trades

Diesel tech school diploma

Previous or current ASE certifications

Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and ARC)

About the Trailer Mechanic job

Pay, benefits and more:

Pay starts at $27.76/hourincluding shift differential

Night 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

10 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:

Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on trailing equipment, in compliance with the manufacturers, DOT, and company schedules

Access any area of the equipment to perform necessary maintenance, including inspecting and performing work in, on or under parts of trailers

Repair or rebuild all or part of equipment systems

Abide by DOT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interstate Authority, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other rules and regulations

Maintain proficiency in equipment and technologies that enhance our productivity

Move trailers throughout the property, and operate a hostler in all types of weather

Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activity

Operate specialized tooling and vehicles

Ensure the work area is always clean, safe, and organized

Interact with operations and shop management

Trailer 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 weather

Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery

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 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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