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What you’ll need to succeed as a Diesel Mechanic at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
- 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
Preferred qualifications:
- 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
About the Diesel Mechanic job
Pay, benefits and more:
- Experienced Technicians can earn up to $41.01/hour including Master Certification and shift differential
- Monday – Friday operation
- Night Shift, 11:00pm - 7:30am
- Quarterly tool allowance to grow your toolkit
- 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
- This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position
What you’ll do on a typical day
- Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on all types of class 6 through 8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment
- Access equipment to perform necessary maintenance, including inspecting and working in, on, or under 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 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 weather conditions
- 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
Physical requirements
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally more than 75 lbs.
- Safely walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces, including outdoors in inclement weather
- Reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel
- Walk and stand on a loading dock that may be slippery and not climate-controlled
About XPO
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, leveraging a highly integrated network of people, technology, and assets. We seek employees who like challenges and communicate effectively. Join us for growth opportunities and a bright future.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.
All applicants may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test upon conditional offer.
This description is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
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Additional details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage