Trailer Mechanic Requisition Id: 375805 Business Unit: LTL Location: Kansas City, KS, US, 66115 **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 $27.76/hourincluding shift differential + Night 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 + 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. Review XPO's candidate privacy statementhere (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en\_US) .