Trailer Apprentice

XPO; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Tool allowance

Health insurance from day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Technician Specialist in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on trailer inspections, brake replacements, and routine maintenance to develop skills toward FMCSA-qualified inspection capabilities.

You’ll work with a team in a shop environment, handling repairs and documentation from day one. The position offers company uniforms, tool allowances, health benefits from day one, and opportunities for advancement to Trailer Technician levels within 1–2 years, subject to performance and

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: valid driver’s license, basic mechanical skills, and ability to document maintenance and repairs.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Desire to become a Trailer Technician Level 1 with progression potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacement to gain experience meeting FMCSA requirements.
• Perform maintenance, service, and repairs on trailers and SafeStack Systems.
• Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activities.
• Operate specialized tooling and vehicles and ensure a clean, safe workspace.
• Interact with operations and shop management.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Basic mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Safety inspections

Desire to become a trailer mechanic

Shift flexibility

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military experience or related training

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

What you’ll need to succeed as a Technician Specialist at XPO

• 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 equivalent work-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

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 equivalent work-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.

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