Trailer Mechanic - Afternoon Shift - Houston Texas

Company: XPO
Location: Houston, Texas
Posted On: 04/18/2024

Solutions driven success. 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. Pay, benefits and more.

• Pay starts at $26.40/hour including shift differential
• Monday - Friday operation
• Afternoon Shift, 2:00pm - 11:30pm
• 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 the course of your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance 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
  • Apply knowledge and work in accordance with DOT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interstate Authority, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other rules and regulations, as required
  • Maintain proficiency on equipment and technologies that enhance our productivity
  • Move trailers throughout the property, 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 work area is always clean, safe, and organized
  • Interact with operations and shop management What you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:
    • 1 year of verifiable experience in heavy duty maintenance and/or time in the Entry-Level Technician role
    • A valid driver's license
    • Ability to perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation
    • Basic computer skills
    • Availability 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 It'd be great if you also have:
      • High school diploma or equivalent
      • 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) This job requires the ability to:
        • Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 lbs. frequently and more than 75 lbs. occasionally
        • Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time 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 of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery Be part of something big. 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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