Trailer Mechanic - Afternoon Shift

Company: XPO
Location: Orlando
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

What you'll need to succeed as a Trailer Mechanic at XPOMinimum 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 jobPay, benefits and more:
    • Pay starts at $25.76/hour including shift differential.
    • Afternoon Shift, 2:00pm - 10:30pm
    • 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 XPOXPO 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. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.
          
          

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