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.
Keywords: XPO, Des Moines , Trailer Apprentice- Afternoon Shift, Professions , Des Moines, Iowa
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