Night-Shift Trailer Mechanic: Up to $37.33/hr + Benefits

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Tool allowance

Health insurance on day one

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO accrual with 13 days first year

Nine paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Knoxville is seeking a Trailer Mechanic to perform routine maintenance on trailers, conduct inspections, and repair or rebuild systems. You will access all areas of equipment and ensure compliance with DOT and company schedules.

The role offers a night shift from 9:00pm to 5:30am, uniforms provided, tool allowance, health, life and disability coverage, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with matching, and education assistance.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience in heavy-duty maintenance

Valid driver’s license

Safety inspections

Basic computer skills

Variety of shifts

Brake inspection qualified (FMCSA 369.

Vehicle inspection qualified (FMCSA 3

Basic hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior mechanical experience

ASE certifications

Basic welding skills

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Knoxville is seeking a Trailer Mechanic to perform routine maintenance on trailers, conduct inspections, and repair or rebuild systems. You will access all areas of equipment and ensure compliance with DOT and company schedules.

The role offers a night shift from 9:00pm to 5:30am, uniforms provided, tool allowance, health, life and disability coverage, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with matching, and education assistance.