Technician Specialist / Trailer Apprentice

Technician Specialist / Trailer Apprentice

Requisition Id: 374728

Business Unit: LTL

Location:

Columbus, OH, US, 43228

**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:

+ Pay starts at $20.92/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

+ 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.

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