Trailer Apprentice- Afternoon Shift

Company: XPO
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

What you'll need to succeed as a Technician Specialist at XPOMinimum 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 equivalent work-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 jobPay, benefits and more:
    • Pay starts at $20.92/hour
    • Afternoon Shift, 2:00pm - 10:30pm
    • 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 XPOXPO 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 statement here.
              
              

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