Trailer Mechanic
Company: XPO
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: November 16, 2024
Job Description:
What you'll need to succeed as a Trailer Mechanic at XPOMinimum
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
Preferred qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent work-related or military
experience
- Prior mechanical experience such as automotive or skilled
trades
- Diesel tech school diploma
- Previous or current ASE certifications
- Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and ARC) About the
Trailer Mechanic jobPay, benefits and more:
- Experienced Trailer Mechanics can earn up to $31.28/hour
- Quarterly tool allowance to grow your tool kit
- Full health insurance benefits on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year
- 10 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:
- 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 Trailer Mechanics
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
- Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is
not climate-controlled and may be slippery About XPOXPO 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/Affirmative Action 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.
Keywords: XPO, Athens , Trailer Mechanic, Professions , Atlanta, Georgia
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