Trailer Apprentice: Hands-On Path to Technician

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

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.