Merakey Jobs

Trailer Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Requisition Id: 376200

Business Unit: LTL

Location:

Carlstadt, NJ, US, 07072

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

• Basic computer 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 Trailer Mechanics can earn up to$35.67/hourincluding shift differential.

• Afternoon Shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

• 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, 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

• 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, and organized

• 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 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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