Mobile Tire Technician 1

U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Tire Technician 1 performs basic preventive maintenance and repairs on tractors and trailers, primarily focusing on tires. The role includes tire installation, balancing, rotation, repair, pressure checks, and identifying tire or alignment issues. The technician also conducts routine vehicle maintenance, minor repairs, inspections, and field repairs at remote breakdown locations. The position requires safe and efficient work across varying weather conditions and site environments, as well as accurate work-order documentation, parts and inventory tracking, and coordination with the Corporate Tire Team and Parts Supervisor. The technician is expected to provide excellent customer service, collaborate with colleagues, and attend in-person meetings and training. The position is based at the Shippensburg USX Terminal, is not remote, and operates Tuesday through Friday from 0600 to 1630.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age to work in a USX shop environment.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must provide personal tools adequate to perform job functions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Personable qualities including attention to detail, dependability, integrity, independence, analytical thinking, and initiative.
• Ability to assess organizational dynamics and manage change.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, test solutions, learn, and iterate quickly.
• Proactive and pragmatic problem-solving ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple mediums.
• Valid driver’s license.
• D.O.T. and Brake certifications required to perform PMs and brake work.
• Must be able to meet the listed physical requirements, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of mechanical experience; a Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of required experience.
• Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program.
• Transportation and/or logistics industry experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• TIA Certification.
• OEM Online certifications.

Responsibilities

• Dismount and remount tires on trucks and trailers.
• Use a balancing machine to determine wheel counterweights, and rotate and balance tires.
• Clean hubs and wheels to prevent corrosion.
• Diagnose and resolve alignment issues.
• Repair tires, including replacing valve stems, removing puncturing objects, and sealing punctures.
• Change vehicle tires, check air pressure, and inspect or repair PSI systems.
• Identify irregular wear, high wear rates, or operational tire issues and report findings to the Corporate Tire Team.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Tire Team on inventory needs and manage onsite inventory.
• Understand DOT out-of-service items and enforce DOT and USX standards.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on tractors and trailers in accordance with USX PM guidelines.
• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring, and other components.
• Check vehicle fluids and grease mechanical parts.
• Maintain productivity and complete most jobs within or close to SRT times.
• Travel to remote sites to perform field repairs when moving equipment to the main shop would be counterproductive.
• Perform repairs safely and efficiently in varied weather conditions and site environments.
• Maintain service for the company fleet and assess safety concerns during travel and onsite work.
• Test repaired or assembled mechanical products and equipment for proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Record paid time on work orders and document repair steps for historical reference.
• Source needed parts when necessary and communicate with the domiciled terminal’s Parts Supervisor regarding vendor payment.
• Maintain parts inventory integrity and track parts usage.
• Provide excellent customer service and focus on resolving issues.
• Collaborate in person with all levels of the organization and contribute input and advice in meetings and trainings.
• Engage remotely and in person with customers and potential customers to establish rapport, communication, and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible Savings Accounts.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer matching contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short Term Incentive Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee stock options.
• Profit-sharing.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

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