Trailer Mechanic

XPO; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation service provider as a Trailer Mechanic. You will perform essential maintenance and inspections on trailers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. Competitive pay starts at $27.42/hour and includes comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Company-provided uniforms

Tool allowance of $400 per quarter

Full health insurance benefits from day one

Earn up to 13 days of PTO in your first year

401(k) option with company match

Education assistance

9 paid company holidays

Qualifications

• 1 year of verifiable experience in heavy-duty maintenance or entry-level Technician role.
• Brake and vehicle inspection qualified as per regulations.
• Available to work shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections on trailer equipment.
• Repair or rebuild equipment systems as needed.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Heavy-duty maintenance

Safety inspections

Basic computer skills

Basic welding skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diesel tech school diploma

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

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What you’ll need to succeed as a Trailer Mechanic at XPO

• 1 year of verifiable experience in heavy-duty maintenance and/or time in an entry-level Technician r ole
• A valid driver’s license
• Able to perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation
• Basic computer skills
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
• Brake inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 369.25
• Vehicle Inspection qualified in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 369.19
• Basic hand tools required for heavy-duty trailer maintenance
  

Preferred qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent work-related or military experience
• Prior mechanical experience such as automotive or skilled trades
• Previous or current ASE certifications
• Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and ARC)
  

About the Trailer Mechanic job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Pay starts at $27.42 /hour including shift differential.
• Afternoon Shift
• 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 of 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
  

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on trailing equipment, in compliance with the manufacturers, DOT, and company schedules
• Access any area of the equipment to perform necessary maintenance, including inspecting and performing work in, on or under parts of trailers
• Repair or rebuild all or part of equipment systems
• Abide by DOT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interstate Authority, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other rules and regulations
• Maintain proficiency in equipment and technologies that enhance our productivity
• Move trailers throughout the property, and operate a hostler in all types of weather
• Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activity
• Operate specialized tooling and vehicles
• Ensure the work area is always clean, safe, and organized
• Interact with operations and shop management
  

Trailer Mechanic s 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
• Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
  
  

What you’ll need to succeed as a Trailer Mechanic at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• 1 year of verifiable experience in heavy-duty maintenance and/or time in an entry-level Technician r ole
• A valid driver’s license
• Able to perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation
• Basic computer skills
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
• Brake inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 369.25
• Vehicle Inspection qualified in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 369.19
• Basic hand tools required for heavy-duty trailer maintenance
  

Preferred qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent work-related or military experience
• Prior mechanical experience such as automotive or skilled trades
• Diesel tech school diploma
• Previous or current ASE certifications
• Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and ARC)
  

About the Trailer Mechanic job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Pay starts at $27.42 /hour including shift differential.
• Afternoon Shift
• 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 of 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
  

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on trailing equipment, in compliance with the manufacturers, DOT, and company schedules
• Access any area of the equipment to perform necessary maintenance, including inspecting and performing work in, on or under parts of trailers
• Repair or rebuild all or part of equipment systems
• Abide by DOT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interstate Authority, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other rules and regulations
• Maintain proficiency in equipment and technologies that enhance our productivity
• Move trailers throughout the property, and operate a hostler in all types of weather
• Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activity
• Operate specialized tooling and vehicles
• Ensure the work area is always clean, safe, and organized
• Interact with operations and shop management
  

Trailer Mechanic s 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
• Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
  
  

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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