Diesel Technician III
ELLENWOOD, GA
Sunday - Wednesday 4:00pm - 2:30am
Position open to remote: No

Who We Are:
At U.S. Xpress, we’re proud to have one of the largest, newest and most technologically advanced fleets in the entire nation. But machines don’t make our company great. People do— —especially the highly trained problem—solvers who keep these sophisticated machines running at their peak. How we see it, every time you help a delivery arrive on time, you’ve enabled us to fulfill our word to a customer. That’s why we believe you deserve a highly competitive compensation package, including a technician sign—on bonus, boot allowance, and more. So if you’re driven to passionately pursue your goals, we’re eager to welcome you to our team. Because when we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?
Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Sign On Bonus
• Sponsored ASE Certification
• Boot Allowance
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision

What You’ll Do:
Tests, services, and repairs tractors and related mechanical components.

• Perform in depth diagnostic and repairs on engines, transmission, driveline, HVAC, electrical, suspension, brakes and air systems etc.
• Act as a mentor and trainer to Tractor Tech I and II’s as needed.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Drive trucks in and out of shop before and after repairs.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or better than SRT times.
• Repair/replace bolts on body parts such as hoods and cab extenders.
• Perform DOT inspections as outlined in USX guidelines.
• Perform open seat inspections to prepare tractor for next driver.
• Perform 90 day lease operator inspections.
• Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers as outlined in USX pm guidelines.
• Check vehicle fluids (e.g. transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.).
• Change vehicle tires.
• Grease mechanical parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:
Education

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of tractor experience required.
• A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.

Skills/Certifications

• ASE Certifications preferred.
• DOT, AC, and brake certifications required.
• Prior drive train, OEM, ABS, ATC, and auto shift diagnostic experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must be consistently capable of independently analyzing and safely resolving mechanical problems.
• Must provide own hand tools that is adequate to perform job functions.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements—Repair Shop Settings
The physical requirements for this position match the needs of a well—lit and well—ventilated repair shop environment. Candidates for this role should be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, extensively work with their hands, and communicate verbally with their teammates. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

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