Trailer Apprentice: Start Your Tech Career & Growth

XPO; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Tool allowance

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO accrual 13 days first year

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO is hiring a Trailer Apprentice in Romulus, MI. The role supports trailer inspections, brake replacements, and routine maintenance to develop into a Technician level 1. You will work with shop teams, record times and parts, and help ensure safe, reliable equipment at the dock.

Eligible candidates have a valid driver’s license and basic mechanical and computer skills. The position offers first-shift hours, uniforms, a tool allowance, health benefits from day one, and a path to promotion within

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacement to gain experience for FMCSA requirements.
• Complete component replacements and perform maintenance, service, and repairs on trailers.
• Work with technicians to complete minor trailer repairs and document work orders.
• Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activities.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Desire to become a trailer mechanic

Able to work varied shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior mechanical training or automotive experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

XPO is hiring a Trailer Apprentice in Romulus, MI. The role supports trailer inspections, brake replacements, and routine maintenance to develop into a Technician level 1. You will work with shop teams, record times and parts, and help ensure safe, reliable equipment at the dock.

Eligible candidates have a valid driver’s license and basic mechanical and computer skills. The position offers first-shift hours, uniforms, a tool allowance, health benefits from day one, and a path to promotion within