Trailer Mechanic: Night Shift, PTO & Benefits

XPO; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance on day one

Tool allowance $400/quarter

Life and disability insurance

PTO and paid sick leave

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO is hiring a Trailer Mechanic in Minnesota to perform routine maintenance on trailing equipment. You’ll inspect, repair, and rebuild trailer systems, adhering to DOT, EPA, and OSHA rules while moving equipment around the yard and operating hostlers in varied weather.

The role requires experience, a valid license, and basic tooling skills. We offer a competitive hourly pay range, shift bonuses, uniforms, tool allowance, health and other benefits starting day one, PTO, sick leave, holidays, and

Qualifications

• 1 year of verifiable experience in heavy-duty maintenance 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 FMCSA regulations, Section 369.25.
• Vehicle Inspection qualified in FMCSA 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 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, EPA, Interstate Authority, 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

Driver's license

Safety inspections

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Brake inspection

Vehicle inspection

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive or skilled trades experience

ASE certifications

Tools

Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG, ARC)

Basic hand tools

Job description

XPO is hiring a Trailer Mechanic in Minnesota to perform routine maintenance on trailing equipment. You’ll inspect, repair, and rebuild trailer systems, adhering to DOT, EPA, and OSHA rules while moving equipment around the yard and operating hostlers in varied weather.

The role requires experience, a valid license, and basic tooling skills. We offer a competitive hourly pay range, shift bonuses, uniforms, tool allowance, health and other benefits starting day one, PTO, sick leave, holidays, and