Lead Diesel Mechanic - Night Shift

XPO Logistics

$89K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4 years of related work experience or military background
  • Valid driver's license
  • Strong computer skills
  • Brake inspection qualification per FMCSA regulations
  • Vehicle inspection qualification per FMCSA regulations
  • Ability to obtain EPA HVAC certification within 90 days of hire
  • Prior mechanical experience in automotive or skilled trades
  • Flexibility to work various shifts including nights and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and supervise shop personnel
  • Order parts and manage vendor relationships
  • Ensure technicians receive necessary training
  • Perform maintenance on class 7 and 8 diesel equipment and forklifts
  • Conduct inspections and repairs on various vehicle systems
  • Adhere to DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations
  • Safely operate equipment and move trailers

Benefits

  • Company-provided uniforms
  • $400 tool allowance per quarter
  • Comprehensive health insurance on day one
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Up to 13 days of PTO within the first year
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Education assistance programs
Full Job Description
What you'll need to succeed as a Lead Technician at XPO

Minimum qualifications:
  • 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


Preferred qualifications:
  • 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)


About the Lead Technician job

Pay, benefits and more:
  • Experienced Technicians can earn $43.11/hour including Master Certification and shift differential.
  • Night Shift, 11:00PM-7:30AM. Monday-Friday
  • Company-provided uniforms
  • Tool allowance of $400 per quarter
  • This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position
  • 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 you'll do on a typical day:
  • 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


Lead Technicians are required to:
  • 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


The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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