Trailer Mechanic - Afternoon Shift
XPO
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Job summary
XPO in San Antonio, TX is looking for an experienced Trailer Mechanic to perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers. The role requires at least one year of verifiable heavy‑duty maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work days, evenings, nights or weekends.
Pay is up to $33.70/hour with shift differential; benefits start day one, plus a tool allowance, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with company match, and education assistance.
Qualifications
- 1 year of verifiable experience in heavy‑duty maintenance / entry‑level technician role
- A valid driver’s license
- Able to perform safety inspections and prepare safety documentation
- Basic computer skills
- Available to work days, evenings, nights and weekends
- Brake inspection qualified per FMCSA regulations 369.25
- Vehicle inspection qualified per FMCSA regulations 369.19
- Basic hand tools required for heavy‑duty trailer maintenance
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and adjustments on trailing equipment in compliance with manufacturer, DOT, and company schedules
- Access all areas of equipment to perform maintenance, including under trailers
- Repair or rebuild all or part of equipment systems
- Abide by DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, OSHA and other rules
- Maintain proficiency in equipment and technologies to enhance productivity
- Move trailers around the property and operate a hostler in various weather
- Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activity
- Operate specialized tooling and vehicles
- Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized
- Interact with operations and shop management
Skills
Education
Job description
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 role
- 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
- 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)
Pay, benefits and more:
- Experienced Trailer Mechanics can earn up to$33.70/hourincluding shift differential.
- Afternoon Shift, 2:00PM-10:30PM
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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