at XPO, Inc. in Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Trailer Mechanic
Requisition Id: 373717
Business Unit: LTL
Location:
Chicago Heights, IL, US, 60411
What you’ll need to succeed as a Trailer Mechanic at XPO
Minimum 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 job
Pay, benefits and more:
+ Pay starts at $26.42/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 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/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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