Trailer Apprentice

Trailer Apprentice

Requisition Id: 375888

Business Unit: LTL

Location

Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84104

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 equivalentwork-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 $20.92/hour

• Day Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

• 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

• 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 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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