Inspection Technician

Western Express; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Express is seeking a maintenance-focused applicant for our Virginia operations. You will identify DOT compliance requirements, inspect tires and equipment, and follow the tire program to determine services needed.

You’ll document details in our systems and coordinate with the shop or service providers. You will address driver and customer needs with professional service, uphold safety policies, and share best practices with teammates.

Qualifications

• Requires 18+ years old and valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship; no relocation.

Responsibilities

• Identify DOT compliance requirements and maintenance needs.
• Inspect tires and equipment and identify repairs.
• Document information in company systems and communicate with the shop.
• Provide professional customer service and address driver needs.
• Follow Tire Industry Association rules and safety guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and share best practices.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Independence

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Identify DOT compliance requirements, company needs, and necessary repairs as directed.Inspect tires and equipment and identify maintenance, repair, or replacement needs.Follow the company’s tire program for each unit and accurately identify required services.Ensure detailed and accurate information is documented in the appropriate computer systems and communicated to the Shop or service provider as needed.Follow all applicable Tire Industry Association (TIA) rules, regulations, and safety practices.Address driver and customer needs while providing professional and responsive customer service.Follow all established procedures, protocols, and safety guidelines.Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate recommendations to management.Identify and share best practices with team members.Maintain a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment Qualifications:Must be at least 18 years of age.Valid driver’s license required.High school diploma or GED required.Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Windows, and related programs.No relocation assistance is available for this position.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship.Bilingual skills are a plus.Minimum of one year of consistent employment history or education.Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, and crawl underneath equipment as required Requirements:Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Dependable, responsible, conscientious, and committed to completing assigned tasks.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Ability to review and interpret information, identify problems, and make sound decisions.Ability to read, understand, and follow established procedures and guidelines.Commitment to maintaining and following all company safety policies and procedures.Ability to provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional attitude.Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position.Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.