Lead Diesel Mechanic - Afternoon Shift

XPO • Carlstadt, NJ

23d • $44 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Lead Technician role at XPO, responsible for supervising shop personnel, ordering parts, managing vendors, and ensuring technicians receive necessary training. The role involves performing routine maintenance and repairs on class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment, adhering to manufacturer, company, DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, and OSHA regulations. Responsibilities include accessing all areas of equipment for maintenance, repairing or rebuilding systems, moving trailers, and operating a hostler in various weather conditions. The position requires physical stamina, including lifting, walking, standing for extended periods, and performing various movements like reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling.

Requirements

• 4 years of related work experience or military experience
• A valid driver’s license
• Strong computer skills
• Brake inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.25
• Vehicle Inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.19
• Prior mechanical experience in the automotive industry or skilled trades
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of hands-on experience as a fleet technician
• Tractor and trailer experience
• Forklift repair knowledge
• ASE Master MD/HD truck certification
• Diesel tech school diploma
• Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and ARC)

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise shop personnel
• Order parts and manage vendors
• Ensure technicians receive the required training
• Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on all types of class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, forklifts and trailing equipment in compliance with the manufacturer’s and company’s schedules
• Safely access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance, including inspecting and performing work in, on or under parts of vehicles and trailers
• Apply knowledge of and work by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interstate Authority and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); follow all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and lead your team to do the same
• Repair or rebuild all or parts of various equipment systems
• Move trailers throughout the property
• Operate a hostler in all types of weather

Benefits

• Company-provided uniforms
• Tool allowance of $400 per quarter
• Full health insurance benefits on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year, with accruals starting on day one
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED