Lead Diesel Mechanic - Night Shift

XPO • Kernersville, NC

5d • $43 • Onsite

About The Position

XPO is seeking a Lead Diesel Mechanic to join their team. This role involves supervising shop personnel, ordering parts, managing vendors, and ensuring technicians receive necessary training. The Lead Technician will perform routine maintenance and adjustments on class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment, adhering to manufacturer and company schedules. Responsibilities include safely accessing all areas of equipment for maintenance, working in compliance with DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, and OSHA regulations, and leading the team to follow these standards. The role also involves repairing or rebuilding equipment systems, moving trailers on property, and operating a hostler in various weather conditions. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position.

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
• Able to obtain EPA HVAC Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification within 90 days of hire (ASE, MACS or equivalent)
• Prior mechanical experience in the automotive industry or skilled trades
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights frequently up to 50 lbs. And occasionally greater than 75 lbs.
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery, including working outdoors in inclement weather
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

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; safely walk and stand for extended periods

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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED