Trailer Mechanic Apprentice - Start Your Technician Path

XPO, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Tool allowance $400 per quarter

Health insurance from day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 13 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO is hiring a Technician Specialist in Dallas, TX. This role starts with pay at $23.43/hour and a first shift schedule (5:30 AM–3:00 PM). The position includes uniforms, a $400 quarterly tool allowance, health insurance from day one, life and disability coverage, PTO, holidays, a 401(k) with match, and education assistance.

You will train to become a Trailer Technician within 1–2 years. Responsibilities include assisting with trailer inspections and brake replacements, completing component

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 Technician.
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• 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.
• Desire to become Technician Level 1.
• One year verifiable previous experience with heavy-duty maintenance and time in this role for in-line promotion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacement to gain the experience necessary to meet FMCSA requirements.
• 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.
• Interact with operations management and shop management.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Basic mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Safety inspections

Desire to become trailer mechanic

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior mechanical training or experience

Tools

Own basic hand tools

Job description

XPO is hiring a Technician Specialist in Dallas, TX. This role starts with pay at $23.43/hour and a first shift schedule (5:30 AM–3:00 PM). The position includes uniforms, a $400 quarterly tool allowance, health insurance from day one, life and disability coverage, PTO, holidays, a 401(k) with match, and education assistance.

You will train to become a Trailer Technician within 1–2 years. Responsibilities include assisting with trailer inspections and brake replacements, completing component