Trailer Mechanic - Afternoon Shift

XPO • Kernersville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Trailer Mechanic role at XPO involves performing routine maintenance and repairs on trailing equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturers', DOT, and company schedules. This position requires accessing all areas of the equipment for maintenance, repairing or rebuilding various systems, and adhering to strict regulatory guidelines from DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, and OSHA. The mechanic will also maintain proficiency with relevant equipment and technologies, operate specialized tooling and vehicles, and ensure a clean and safe work environment. Key responsibilities include moving trailers, operating a hostler in various weather conditions, accurately entering job times and parts on repair orders, and interacting with operations and shop management.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

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

Benefits

• Experienced Trailer Mechanics can earn up to $34.51/hour including shift differential
• 2:00pm-10:30pm, Monday - Friday
• 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 of PTO over your first year, with accruals starting on day one
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED