Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Who We Are 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
• Full Ashford University Tuition for Employee and Dependents
• Sponsored ASE Certification
• Paid OEM Training
• Boot Allowance
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision

Location
: ELLENWOOD USX TERMINAL. Position open to remote:
No.

Tests, services, and repairs tractors and related mechanical components.

• Diagnose and repair most transmission, engine, electrical, suspension, driveline, HVAC, brakes and air systems. May require assistance from Tech III.
• Repair/Replace bolt 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.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Capable of using all diagnostic equipment and resources.
• Drive trucks in and out of shop before and after repairs.
• Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most SRT times.
• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers
• Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
• Perform vehicle preventative maintenance (pm’s) as outlined in USX pm guidelines.
• Change vehicle tires.
• Grease mechanical parts
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 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

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must provide own hand tools that are adequate to perform job functions.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently stands, walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel; and reaches with hands and arms.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time; walk 1000 feet minimum and change positions frequently.
• Ability to frequently move shoulders with full range of motion in all six planes of movement.
• Ability to reach heights over 72” frequently; ability to crouch to height of 18” frequently.
• Ability to reach and stretch across the midline with full cervical range of motion and bilateral range of motion.
• Ability to use hand tools constantly for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stoop to 30” minimum and kneel to 18” minimum.
• Ability to frequently climb 51’ with one 24” step and pull full body weight.
• Ability to frequently climb stairs 24” without a hand rail.
• Ability to pull self up ladder with 4x17” steps with upper body pull.
• Ability to constantly go in/out of truck on 51” and one 24” step pulling full body weight.
• Ability to frequently go up and down ramp.
• Ability to occasionally push 250 lbs, pull 125 lbs, frequently push/pull 100/50 lbs and constantly push/pull 50/25 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally carry, lift overhead, high, low and medium lift 51/75 lbs, frequently 50/21 lbs and constantly 20/1 lbs.
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements with reasonable accommodation.

This job operates in a well-lit and well-ventilated repair shop environment.

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. Employees may be asked to perform other duties as required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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