What you'll need to succeed as a Lead Technician at XPOMinimum 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 jobPay, 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
