Technician, II Fleet

Overview

U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. This role focuses on testing, servicing, and repairing tractors, trailers and related mechanical components. The role requires diagnosing and repairing transmission, engine, electrical, suspension, driveline, HVAC, brakes and air systems on tractors and trailers, performing light trailer body repairs, and conducting preventive maintenance. The position may require assistance from Tech III and includes driving trucks and pulling trailers using a yard jockey to move units before and after repairs.

DOT inspections and documentation completion are included.

• Test, service, and repair tractors, trailers and related mechanical components.
• Diagnose and repair transmission, engine, electrical, suspension, driveline, HVAC, brakes and air systems on tractors and trailers. May require assistance from Tech III.
• Perform light trailer body repairs including doors, tires, lighting system, etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers.
• Repair/replace bolts on body parts such as hoods and cab extenders.
• Drive trucks and pull trailers using a yard jockey in and out of the shop before and after repairs.
• Perform DOT inspections as outlined in USX guidelines; accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• 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.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most SRT times.
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of tractor and trailer experience required.
• A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus.

• 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.
• OEM Online certifications preferred.

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. Additional specific requirements include:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time; support full body weight.
• Ability to walk a minimum distance and change positions frequently.
• Full range of motion in shoulders and arms; ability to reach heights over 72 inches frequently; ability to crouch to 18 inches frequently.
• Ability to reach and stretch across the midline with full cervical and bilateral range of motion.
• Ability to use hand tools constantly for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop to 30 inches minimum and kneel to 18 inches minimum.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as specified; pull full body weight.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements with reasonable accommodation.

Work environment is normal office/shop settings. U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. This role will remain open until it has been filled.