Trailer Apprentice — Start Your Technician Career

XPO, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided uniforms

Tool allowance

Full health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO accrual 13 days in first year

13 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO, Inc. is hiring a Trailer Apprentice in Dallas, TX. You will assist with inspections, brake replacements, and routine maintenance on trailers, working with a team in a shop setting to gain FMCSA-qualifying experience.

The role emphasizes safety, attendance across various shifts, and progression toward Technician roles. Company-supplied uniforms, tool allowance, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacement.
• 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Basic mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Safety inspections knowledge

Desire to become trailer mechanic

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

XPO, Inc. is hiring a Trailer Apprentice in Dallas, TX. You will assist with inspections, brake replacements, and routine maintenance on trailers, working with a team in a shop setting to gain FMCSA-qualifying experience.

The role emphasizes safety, attendance across various shifts, and progression toward Technician roles. Company-supplied uniforms, tool allowance, and comprehensive benefits are provided.