Trailer Technician Apprentice — Hands-On Maintenance & Inspection

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Tool allowance $400/quarter

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 7 days first year

Sick leave 6 days/year

9 holidays

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Technician Specialist to join our Minnesota team. You will assist with trailer inspections, component replacements, and routine maintenance on trailers and SafeStack systems to support dock operations.

You will work with seasoned technicians to learn, document times and parts, and grow toward FMCSA qualifications. The role requires basic mechanical and computer skills, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Basic mechanical skills are required.
• 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 mechanic.
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacement to gain the experience necessary to meet FMCSA 396.19 and 396.25.
• 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 by reporting any damage or negligence to management immediately.
• Interact with operations management and shop management.

Skills

Driver’s license

Mechanical skills

Computer skills

Safety inspections

Desire to become trailer mechanic

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior mechanical training or experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Technician Specialist to join our Minnesota team. You will assist with trailer inspections, component replacements, and routine maintenance on trailers and SafeStack systems to support dock operations.

You will work with seasoned technicians to learn, document times and parts, and grow toward FMCSA qualifications. The role requires basic mechanical and computer skills, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends.