Trailer Apprentice Job at XPO Logistics, Columbus, OH

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  • XPO Logistics
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

What you’ll need to succeed as a Technician Specialist at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

  • A valid driver’s license
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • 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

Preferred qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent work-related or military experience
  • Prior mechanical training or experience such as automotive or skilled trades
  • Own a set of basic hand tools
  • Have a desire to become a Technician Level 1
    • Disclaimer:  Employee will have to have a combination of one (1) year verifiable previous experience with heavy-duty maintenance and time in this role to be eligible for an in-line promotion

About the Technician Specialist job

Pay, benefits and more:

  • Expected pay range: $22.85 to $24.32 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. 
  • Hiring 2nd & 3rd Shift
  • $1/hour increase for 2nd shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm
  • $3/hour increase for 3rd shift, 11:00pm - 7:30am 
  • Monday - Friday Operation 
  • Company-provided uniforms
  • Tool allowance of $400 per quarter 
  • Full health insurance benefits on day one 
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year, with accruals starting on day one
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) option with company match
  • Education assistance
  • This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position

What you’ll do on a typical day:

  • Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacement to gain the experience necessary to meet requirements of 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

Technician Specialists are required to:

  • Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally more than 75 lbs.
  • Safely walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery, including working outdoors in inclement weather
  • Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here .

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Apprenticeship, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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