Trailer Apprentice Requisition Id: 374938 Business Unit: LTL Location: Sacramento, CA, US, 95823 **What you’ll need to succeed as a Technician Specialist at XPO** Minimum qualifications: + A valid driver’s license + Basic mechanical skills + Basic computer skills for documenting maintenance, service, and repair activities + Able to perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation + Desire to become a trailer mechanic + Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends Preferred qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalentwork-related or military experience + Prior mechanical training or experience such as automotive or skilled trades + Own a set of basic hand tools + 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 an in-line promotion **About the Technician Specialist job** Pay, benefits and more: + Expected pay range: $23.85 to $25.39 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. + Day Shift + 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 + 9 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: + Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacement to gain the experience necessary to meet requirements of FMCSA 396.19 and 396.25 + Complete component replacements + Perform maintenance, service, and repairs on trailer doors and SafeStack Systems to units parked at the dock + Work 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 the 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 Technician Specialists 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 **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. Review XPO's candidate privacy statementhere (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en\_US) .