Trailer Mechanic: Up to $34.33/hr + Premium Shifts

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO (up to 13 days in first year)

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Uniforms provided

Tool allowance $400/quarter

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Trailer Mechanic in Romulus, MI. The role requires 1 year of heavy-duty maintenance or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with safety inspections and basic computer use.

You will work varied shifts, adhere to DOT/OSHA rules, and maintain trailers with available toolsets. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, inspections, and repair of trailer systems, ensuring a safe, organized work area, and coordinating with operations.

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

Experience in heavy-duty maintenance

Valid driver’s license

Safety inspections

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Brake inspection qualified

Vehicle inspection qualified

Basic hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior mechanical experience (auto/skilled trades)

ASE certifications

Basic welding skills

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Trailer Mechanic in Romulus, MI. The role requires 1 year of heavy-duty maintenance or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with safety inspections and basic computer use.

You will work varied shifts, adhere to DOT/OSHA rules, and maintain trailers with available toolsets. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, inspections, and repair of trailer systems, ensuring a safe, organized work area, and coordinating with operations.