Mobile Tire Technician 1

U.S. Xpress•Shippensburg, PA

6d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Tire Technician 1 performs basic preventive maintenance and repairs on tractors and trailers, with a primary focus on tires. The role includes tire service, inspections, minor repairs, inventory management, and field repairs at remote sites. The technician travels to disabled equipment when moving it to the main shop would be counterproductive and performs work safely and efficiently in varied weather and site conditions. The position also involves maintaining fleet service, documenting work orders and repair steps, sourcing parts, tracking inventory, and communicating with the Corporate Tire Team and terminal Parts Supervisor. The technician collaborates with colleagues across the organization and engages with customers in person and remotely. The position is based at the Shippensburg U.S. Xpress terminal, is not open to remote work, and follows a Tuesday–Friday schedule from 0600 to 1630. Compensation is listed as 26.87–29.86; the posting does not specify the pay period or currency. The work may involve temperature and humidity extremes, indoor and outdoor settings, operating a company vehicle, and using a computer and phone. Employees should be able to stand or walk for extended periods, work extensively with their hands, and communicate verbally with teammates. The posting lists substantial physical requirements, including frequent climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, carrying and lifting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years old to work in a U.S. Xpress shop environment.
Ability to read and write.
Must provide personal tools adequate to perform job functions.
Valid driver’s license.
D.O.T. and Brake certification required to perform preventive maintenance and brake work.
Ability to perform the listed physical requirements, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to work safely in varied weather and site environments.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program; this may substitute for one year of required mechanical experience.
At least one year of mechanical experience preferred.
Transportation and/or logistics industry experience preferred.
TIA Certification preferred.
OEM online certifications preferred.
Basic computer skills preferred.
Excellent communication and personable skills, including attention to detail, dependability, integrity, independence, analytical thinking, and initiative.
Ability to assess organizational dynamics and manage change; work quickly and efficiently; test solutions and iterate; solve problems proactively and pragmatically; and communicate effectively across multiple mediums.

Responsibilities

Dismount and remount tires on trucks and trailers, rotate and balance tires, and use a balancing machine to determine required counterweights.
Clean hubs and wheels to prevent corrosion; diagnose and resolve alignment issues; and repair tires, including replacing valve stems, removing puncturing objects, and sealing punctures.
Change vehicle tires, check air pressure, inspect and repair PSI systems, and identify irregular wear, high wear rates, and operational tire issues.
Report tire findings to the Corporate Tire Team, coordinate inventory needs, and manage onsite inventory.
Understand DOT out-of-service items and enforce compliance with DOT and U.S. Xpress standards.
Perform basic preventive maintenance and minor repairs or inspections on tractors and trailers, including brakes, tires, and wiring; check vehicle fluids and grease mechanical parts.
Complete most jobs within or close to SRT times while maintaining productivity.
Travel to remote sites to perform field repairs on broken-down equipment and work safely and efficiently in varied weather and site conditions.
Maintain services for the company fleet and evaluate safety concerns, making necessary adjustments for travel and onsite work.
Test repaired or assembled mechanical products and equipment to verify performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Account for paid time on work orders and document repair steps for historical records.
Source needed parts and communicate with the domiciled terminal’s Parts Supervisor regarding vendor payment.
Maintain parts inventory integrity and track parts usage from cradle to grave.
Provide customer service and resolve issues.
Collaborate in person across organizational levels, attend in-person meetings and trainings, contribute input and advice, and engage with customers and potential customers remotely and in person.
Perform other duties as assigned.