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Trainer, Fleet Maintenance at XPO

XPO Columbus, OH $59,830 - $74,788/year

Job Description

What you'll need to succeed as a Trainer, Fleet Maintenance at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 1 year of instructor-led facilitation experience in a classroom and/or virtual training environment
  • Knowledge of adult learning and management theories

Preferred qualifications:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
  • Thorough knowledge of training information, trends, techniques, technologies, processes, philosophies, etc.
  • Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of Heavy-Duty trucks, trailing equipment, Air Conditioning, Diesel engines, electricity and electronics diagnosis and repair
  • ASE certification
  • Able to relate classroom material to real-world situations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Able to work independently and/or in a team environment
  • Operations experience
  • Able to travel
  • Valid driver's license

About the Trainer, Fleet Maintenance job

Pay, benefits and more:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
  • 10 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) option with company match
  • Education assistance
  • Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you'll do on a typical day:

  • Facilitate training programs, various meetings and discussions, research and coordinate training resource information and materials and develop training materials, processes and events
  • Plan and coordinate all facets of training events, write concise and constructive communiqués, documents, etc.
  • Solve problems, assess relative importance and consider all relevant factors to prioritize tasks and assignments

Annual Salary Range: $59,830 to $74,788. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, annual and long-term incentive awards, and an equity buyout award. This is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

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 .

$60k - $75k is right at market for Training and Development Specialists nationally

National salary averages
$60k - $75k
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$38k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $120k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 87% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+11%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024