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Trailer Tech Apprentice

Job in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43224, USA
Listing for: XPO
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Automotive Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22.85 - 24.32 USD Hourly USD 22.85 24.32 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

What you’ll need to succeed as a Technician Specialist at XPO

  • 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 job
  • Expected pay range: $22.85 to $24.32 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
  • Hiring 2nd & 3rd Shift
  • $1/hour increase for 2nd shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm
  • $3/hour increase for 3rd shift, 11:00pm - 7:30am
  • 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 PTO over your first year, with accruals starting on day one
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) option with company match
  • Education assistance
  • This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position
  • Required to obtain the training, skills, and certifications necessary to qualify for promotion to Trailer Technician within one (1) to two (2) years, including becoming FMCSA-qualified to perform vehicle and brake inspections
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 Safe Stack 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
What you’ll need to succeed as a Technician Specialist at XPO
  • 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 job
  • Expected pay range: $22.85 to $24.32 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
  • Hiring 2nd &…
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