Trailer Apprentice

XPO, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Tool allowance

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 13 days first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

In-line promotion pathway to Trailer 1

Job summary

XPO, Inc. is seeking a Trailer Apprentice in St. Louis, MO to learn and perform maintenance on trailers. You will assist with inspections, brake replacement, and component repairs, working with experienced technicians to meet FMCSA requirements.

The role offers hands-on training, tool allowances, health benefits from day one, and opportunities to advance to Trailer Technician within 1–2 years, with FMCSA qualification targets along the way.

Qualifications

• Valid driver''s license required.
• Basic mechanical skills with the ability to perform inspections and repairs.
• Basic computer skills for documenting maintenance and repair activities.
• Able to perform safety inspections and document safety measures.
• Desire to become a trailer mechanic and advance within the role.
• Willing to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacement to gain FMCSA eligibility (396.19/396.25).
• Complete component replacements and routine maintenance on trailers.
• Repair doors and SafeStack Systems on docked units.
• Collaborate with shop teammates on minor trailer repairs.
• Log labor and parts on repair orders; track progress.
• Operate specialized tooling and vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Keep workspace clean, safe, and compliant with management.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Basic mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Safety inspections

Desire to become a trailer mechanic

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior mechanical training or experience

Own a set of basic hand tools

Desire to become Technician Level 1

1 year heavy-duty maintenance experience (inline promotion eligibility)

Job description

Trailer Apprentice

Business Unit: LTL

Location:

St. Louis, MO, US, 63104

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 Technici an Specialist job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Pay starts at $22.85/hour
• Company-provided uniforms
• Tool allowance of $400 per quarter
• Full health insurance benefits on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year, with accruals starting on day one
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position
• Required to obtain the training, skills, and certifications necessary to qualify for promotion to Trailer Technician within one (1) to two (2) years, including becoming FMCSA-qualified to perform vehicle and brake inspections

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 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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