Mechanic Specialist

Solutions driven success. 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. Pay, benefits and more.
•   Pay starts at $20.92/hour
•   Monday - Friday operation
•   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 the course of your first year
•   9 paid company holidays
•   401(k) option with company match
•   Education assistance What you'll do on a typical day:Work under direct supervision of a qualified shop technician to perform maintenance and repair on fleet equipment including:
•   Handle routine repairs on trailers
•   Assisting with trailer inspections and brake replacement to gain experience necessary to meet requirements of FMCSA 396.19 and 396.25
•   Complete component replacements
•   Spend up to 50% of your day performing maintenance, service, and repairs on trailer doors and SafeStack Systems to units parked at the dock.
•   Spend 50% or more of your day working 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 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 What you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:
•   A valid driver's license
•   Basic mechanical skills
•   Basic computer skills for documenting maintenance, service, and repair activities
•   Ability to perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation
•   A desire to become a trailer mechanic
•   Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends It would be nice if you had:
•   High school diploma or equivalent
•   Prior mechanical training or experience such as automotive or skilled trades
•   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 a promotion to a Technician Level 1.
•   Basic hand tools This job requires the ability to:
•   Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 lbs. frequently and more than 75 lbs. occasionally
•   Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time 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 of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery Be part of something big. 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.
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