Lead Diesel Technician — Night Shift, Premium Pay & Benefits

XPO, Inc.; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company uniforms

Tool allowance

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 13 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO, Inc. in Carlstadt, NJ is seeking a Lead Diesel Mechanic to supervise shop personnel, order parts, and ensure technicians receive required training. You’ll perform maintenance on class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, comply with DOT/EPA/OSHA guidelines, and lead a team across shifts.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, early health insurance, and a strong 401(k) with company match. An EPA certification path is provided and relocation is not stated.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority and 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer skills

Brake inspection

Vehicle inspection

EPA HVAC certification

Mechanical experience

Shift flexibility

Military experience

Related work experience

Job description

XPO, Inc. in Carlstadt, NJ is seeking a Lead Diesel Mechanic to supervise shop personnel, order parts, and ensure technicians receive required training. You’ll perform maintenance on class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, comply with DOT/EPA/OSHA guidelines, and lead a team across shifts.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, early health insurance, and a strong 401(k) with company match. An EPA certification path is provided and relocation is not stated.