Mechanic Trainee

XTRA Lease is the leader in the truck-trailer rental industry in North America. We're not truckers, but we're proud to support the transportation industry. For more than 50 years, our team has focused on providing "the box" to trucking companies that supply manufacturing plants, grocery stores, and distribution centers with the products used in daily life. And as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we have the financial backing to support our customers, and give our employees a level of stability that's hard to beat.

What makes our Mechanic Trainee position unique?

• Growth and Training Opportunity for promotion into a Trailer Mechanic position
• Guaranteed 40 hour Monday-Friday daytime schedule
• Competitive Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k retirement savings with company match
• Opportunity to gain experience in Preventative Maintenance, DOT inspections, electrical diagnostics, brake system repairs and more

As a Trailer Mechanic Trainee, your typical day would include:

• Performing basic cleaning tasks including sweep outs/ wash outs, removing decals/graffiti, assisting with parts inventory and shop cleaning
• Performing basic repair tasks including minor body and electrical repairs, refastening basic components (mud flaps, scuff liner), assisting with buck rivets, installing customer/XTRA Decals and unit numbers, replacing reflective DOT tape
• Learning & using Yard Spotter to position equipment
• Installing and repairing Trailer Tracking units
• Maintaining service truck and tools within

As part of your career training for a Branch Mechanic role, you'll gain experience & expertise in completing Trailer repairs, Brake System repairs, PM/FHWA's and other safety and DOT compliance tasks to meet FMSCA requirements. Training will consist of shadowing and hip to hip training. Through this process, you will be expected to become proficient in the following:

• Diagnosing, servicing, and repairing all XTRA Lease equipment as indicated on repair orders and consistent with XTRA Lease repair standards.
• Performing safety and legally required inspections (FHWA/BIT).
• Maintaining parts and yard organization (with direction from operations management) to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• At the direction of the Branch Operations Manager, provide excellent service which meets and/or exceeds customer's expectations regarding quality and consistency of service provided.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED Equivalent); specialized training via an apprenticeship and/or trade school a plus
• Prior mechanical knowledge or experience with minor repairs a plus
• Must possess current/legal driver's license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOT certification
• Ability to arrive dependably on time and demonstrate consistent on-the job productivity, often working by one's self for extended periods of time without close supervision.
• Initiative to learn and take actions beyond what is required in a proactive manner without continuous guidance.
• Ability to perform essential job requirements free of physical constraints, including but not limited to bending, climbing, laying on back, crouching, lifting/carrying up to 50lbs; may lift up to 150 lbs
• Must possess own tools or be willing to obtain own tools in accordance with XTRA Lease's tool sheet within first year of employment

XTRA Lease mechanics work in a small team environment with lots of independence. XTRA provides uniforms and PPE, but your workspace and tools are yours to manage. With no shop foreman, you'll partner closely with your Operations Manager to manage your training and workload. Once you've mastered our repair standards, you'll enjoy a more independent work environment with your team ready to help whenever you need them.

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Benefits:

If you are a regular full-time employee of XTRA, you are eligible to elect coverage under certain group benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, pre-paid legal plan, and health and dependent care (FSA) accounts). Your coverage under the group benefits begin on the 1st day of regular full-time employment. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. You will receive 13 days of PTO, sick leave, and enjoy twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.