Technician Lead - Afternoon Shift

XPO•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Lead Technician at XPO schedules and supervises shop personnel, manages parts and vendors, and ensures technicians receive required training. The role performs maintenance and repairs on Class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment according to manufacturer and company schedules. It also involves moving trailers and operating a hostler in varied weather conditions. The technician must safely access equipment and vehicles to inspect and perform maintenance, including working in, on, and under vehicles and trailers. The role applies and follows Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, Interstate Authority, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, while leading the team to follow applicable rules and procedures. This is an afternoon-shift position, scheduled from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. XPO provides uniforms and a quarterly tool allowance of $400. The position is designated Motor Carrier Act Exempt. Expected pay is $43.90 per hour, on an annual step progression; actual compensation may vary based on experience and skill set. Benefits include health insurance from day one, life and disability insurance, up to 13 days of PTO during the first year with accruals starting on day one, nine paid company holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and education assistance. The job requires frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting over 75 pounds, as well as walking, standing, reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling. Work may take place outdoors in inclement weather and on uneven or slippery surfaces.

Requirements

At least 4 years of related work experience or military experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong computer skills.
Brake inspection qualification as defined by FMCSA regulations, Section 396.25.
Vehicle inspection qualification as defined by FMCSA regulations, Section 396.19.
Ability 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.
Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to frequently lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift more than 75 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods on varied surfaces, including uneven or slippery surfaces and outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to reach, including overhead, 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 technician school diploma.
Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG, and ARC).

Responsibilities

Schedule and supervise shop personnel.
Order parts and manage vendors.
Ensure technicians receive required training.
Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on Class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment in compliance with manufacturer and company schedules.
Safely access equipment and vehicles to perform necessary maintenance, including inspecting and working in, on, or under vehicles and trailers.
Apply and follow DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, and OSHA rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and lead the 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.
Walk and stand safely for extended periods.