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About the Role
Perform routine maintenance, adjustments, and repairs on heavy-duty diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailers. This role involves troubleshooting, diagnostics, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on all types of class 6 through 8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment.
- Access any of the equipment to perform necessary maintenance, including inspecting and performing work in, on or under part of the equipment.
- Repair or rebuild all or parts of various equipment systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment and component issues and perform repairs accordingly.
- Perform HVAC system repairs.
- Abide by DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, OSHA and other rules and regulations.
- Conduct safety inspections on equipment and prepare safety documentation as needed.
- Maintain proficiency with equipment and technologies that enhance productivity.
- Move trailers throughout the property, operating a hostler in all types of weather.
- Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activity.
- Operate specialized tooling and vehicles.
- Ensure the work area is always clean, safe, and organized.
- Interact with operations and shop management.
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift more 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.
- Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in tractor and trailer inspection and repair or a technical school degree with certification in heavy-duty truck/trailer maintenance.
- Obtain EPA HVAC Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification within 90 days of hire (ASE, MACS or equivalent).
- A valid driver’s license.
- Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and ARC) and mechanical skills.
- Basic hand tools required for heavy-duty trailer and tractor maintenance.
- Basic 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.
- Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
- High school diploma or equivalent work-related or military experience.
- Prior mechanical experience such as automotive or skilled trades.
- Previous or current ASE certifications.
- Diesel tech school diploma.
- Experience with trailer repair, diesel engine system diagnostics and preventive maintenance for tractor technicians.
- Able to diagnose and repair vehicle air conditioning systems.
- All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Skills
- Tractor and trailer inspection and repair
- Heavy-duty truck/trailer maintenance
- EPA HVAC Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
- Welding
- Mechanical skills
- Heavy-duty trailer and tractor maintenance
- Computer skills
- Brake inspection
- Vehicle Inspection
- Diesel engine system diagnostics
- Preventive maintenance
- Vehicle air conditioning system repair
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years of experience
Education Level
- Technical school degree
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Diesel tech school diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $39.58 to $42.84 per hour
Benefits
- Company-provided uniforms
- Tool allowance of $400 per quarter
- Full health insurance benefits on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year
- 9 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
About the Company
- XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets.
- At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations.
- We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO.
- If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
Equal Opportunity
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.