Trailer Mechanic - Afternoon Shift - Full Time
XPO - Columbus, OH
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Posted on 07/24/25 (Ref: OH0LSOo48P-381660-en_US)
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
Basicputer 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:
Experienced Mechanics can earn up to $33.53/hour including 2nd shift differential.
Afternoon Shift. 3:00PM-11:30PM Monday - Friday
Company-provided uniforms
Tool allowance of $400 per quarter
Full health insurance benefits on day one
Life and disability insurance
Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year, with accruals starting on day one
9 paidpany holidays
401(k) option withpany 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, inpliance with the manufacturers, DOT, andpany scles
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, andanized
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 integratedwork of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and canmunicate 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 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 .
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XPO - Columbus, OH
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Posted on 07/24/25 (Ref: OH0LSOo48P-381660-en_US)
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
Basicputer 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:
Experienced Mechanics can earn up to $33.53/hour including 2nd shift differential.
Afternoon Shift. 3:00PM-11:30PM Monday - Friday
Company-provided uniforms
Tool allowance of $400 per quarter
Full health insurance benefits on day one
Life and disability insurance
Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year, with accruals starting on day one
9 paidpany holidays
401(k) option withpany 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, inpliance with the manufacturers, DOT, andpany scles
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, andanized
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 integratedwork of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and canmunicate 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 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 .
Apply Now
State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida
Gia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Yukon
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Job ID: 486753213
Originally Posted on: 7/25/2025
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