Trailer Mechanic
XPO
St. Louis, MO, US
Onsite
2026-07-24
Estimated salary · St. Louis
~ $33,700 - $52,900
Low
$33K
Median
$42K
High
$55K
Market in St. Louis · BLS OEWS 2025
Estimated net pay
$2,386 - $3,597
/month · 15% withheld
after tax & contributions · on the estimated salary · Single, no dependents
Job description
**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**
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:* L
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