Trailer Technician - Afternoon Shift

XPO•Sacramento, CA

1d•$30 - $38

About The Position

XPO is hiring a Trailer Technician to perform routine maintenance, adjustments, repairs, and rebuilds on trailer equipment. The role follows manufacturer, DOT, and company schedules and complies with applicable DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, OSHA, and other regulations. Technicians maintain proficiency with equipment and productivity-enhancing technologies, document job times and parts on repair orders, use specialized tools and vehicles, and keep the work area clean, safe, and organized. The work also involves moving trailers around the property, operating a hostler in varying weather, and interacting with operations and shop management. This is an afternoon-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. It is classified as a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position. Compensation is expected to be $30.25–$38.20 per hour, on an annual step progression; actual compensation may vary based on experience and skill set.

Requirements

At least 1 year of verifiable experience in heavy-duty maintenance and/or experience in an entry-level Technician role.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to perform equipment safety inspections and prepare safety documentation.
Basic computer skills.
Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
Brake inspection qualified under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 369.25.
Vehicle Inspection qualified under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 369.19.
Basic hand tools required for heavy-duty trailer maintenance.
Ability to frequently lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more than 75 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods on varied surfaces, including uneven or slippery surfaces and a loading dock that is not climate-controlled.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to reach overhead, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent work-related or military experience.
Prior mechanical experience, such as automotive experience or skilled trades.
Diesel technician school diploma.
Previous or current ASE certifications.
Basic welding skills, including Oxy/Acetylene, MIG, and ARC.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on trailing equipment in accordance with manufacturer, DOT, and company schedules.
Inspect and work in, on, or under trailer components to access equipment areas requiring maintenance.
Repair or rebuild all or part of equipment systems.
Comply with DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, OSHA, and other applicable rules and regulations.
Maintain proficiency in equipment and technologies that enhance productivity.
Move trailers around the property and operate a hostler in all types of weather.
Record job times and parts on repair orders.
Operate specialized tooling and vehicles.
Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
Interact with operations and shop management.