Trailer Apprentice: Path to Technician + Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Tool allowance

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO

Holidays

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO is hiring a Trailer Apprentice in the United States. You will assist with inspections, brake replacements, and various maintenance tasks to gain experience toward Trailer Technician progression. The role includes working a mix of shifts and benefits from day-one health coverage and a tool allowance.

We seek candidates with basic mechanical and computer skills and a passion for becoming a technician. Training and career growth are supported within a structured shop environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic mechanical skills required.
• 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.
• Willing to work days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacement.
• Complete component replacements.
• Perform maintenance, service, and repairs on trailer doors and SafeStack Systems.
• Work with technicians to complete minor trailer repairs.
• Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activities.
• Operate specialized tooling and vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and report hazards.

Skills

Driver's license

Mechanical skills

Computer skills

Safety inspections

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical training or experience

Own basic hand tools

Job description

XPO is hiring a Trailer Apprentice in the United States. You will assist with inspections, brake replacements, and various maintenance tasks to gain experience toward Trailer Technician progression. The role includes working a mix of shifts and benefits from day-one health coverage and a tool allowance.

We seek candidates with basic mechanical and computer skills and a passion for becoming a technician. Training and career growth are supported within a structured shop environment.