Technician, I Tractor

U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At U.S. Xpress, we’re proud to have one of the largest, newest and most technologically advanced fleets in the entire nation. But machines don’t make our company great. People do— —especially the highly trained problem—solvers who keep these sophisticated machines running at their peak. How we see it, every time you help a delivery arrive on time, you’ve enabled us to fulfill our word to a customer. That’s why we believe you deserve a highly competitive compensation package, including a technician sign—on bonus, boot allowance, and more. So if you’re driven to passionately pursue your goals, we’re eager to welcome you to our team. Because when we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S. Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license required; must be at least 18 years or older to work in USX Shop Environment.
Ability to read and write.
Must provide own tools that are adequate to perform job functions.
D.O.T and Brake certification required to perform PM’s and brake work.

Nice To Haves

Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of mechanical experience preferred.
A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
Computer experience preferred.
OEM Online certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors outlined in USX PM guidelines.
Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
Check vehicle fluids (e.g. transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.).
Change vehicle tires.
Grease mechanical parts.
Maintain a high productivity level and complete most jobs within or close to SRT times.
Perform other duties as assigned.