Trailer Mechanic - Hands-On Maintenance + Great Benefits

XPO Logistics, Inc.; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided uniforms

Tool allowance $400/quarter

Full health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO up to 13 days in first year

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Motor Carrier Act exempt

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Trailer Mechanic to perform routine maintenance on trailers, inspect equipment, and repair or rebuild systems. The role requires a valid driver’s license, basic tools, and the ability to work varied shifts across days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

You will follow DOT, EPA, OSHA, and company guidelines while ensuring a clean, safe work area and accurate repair documentation. This position is exempt under the Motor Carrier Act.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Heavy-duty maintenance experience

Driver's license

Safety inspections

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Brake inspection knowledge

Vehicle inspection knowledge

Basic hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE certifications

Tools

Basic welding skills

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Trailer Mechanic to perform routine maintenance on trailers, inspect equipment, and repair or rebuild systems. The role requires a valid driver’s license, basic tools, and the ability to work varied shifts across days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

You will follow DOT, EPA, OSHA, and company guidelines while ensuring a clean, safe work area and accurate repair documentation. This position is exempt under the Motor Carrier Act.