Trailer Technician Apprentice: Path to Technician Role

XPO; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Tool allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Job summary

XPO is hiring a Trailer Tech Apprentice in Columbus, OH. This entry-level position focuses on learning trailer maintenance and safety inspections, with pay between $22.85 and $24.32 per hour and shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Company benefits apply from day one, including health and 401(k) matching. You will assist with inspections, part replacements, and repairs, while gaining FMCSA qualifications and documenting work orders.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Basic mechanical skills 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.
• Willing to work varied shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

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.
• 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.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and well-maintained and report issues.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Basic mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Safety inspections

Desire to become trailer mechanic

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical training or automotive experience

Own a set of basic hand tools

Desire to become Technician Level 1

1 year verifiable heavy-duty maintenance experience

Job description

XPO is hiring a Trailer Tech Apprentice in Columbus, OH. This entry-level position focuses on learning trailer maintenance and safety inspections, with pay between $22.85 and $24.32 per hour and shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Company benefits apply from day one, including health and 401(k) matching. You will assist with inspections, part replacements, and repairs, while gaining FMCSA qualifications and documenting work orders.