Mechanic

XPO Logistics
Tonawanda, NY
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:
  • Expected pay range: $26.42 to $33.33 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
  • 9:00am - 5:30pm, 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 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:
  • 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 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 .
Posted 2026-03-10

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