Lead Technician: Diesel Equipment, Afternoon Shift & Growth

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Tool allowance $400/quarter

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 Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to supervise shop personnel and oversee maintenance of class 7 and 8 diesel equipment and trailers. The role requires a strong mechanical background in the automotive sector, the ability to coordinate parts and vendors, and ensure compliance with DOT, EPA, OSHA rules.

Excellent leadership and training skills are essential. The position pays $41.11/hour with Master Certification and shift differential, with an afternoon shift (2:00PM–10:30PM,

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years of related work experience or military background.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Brake inspection qualification per FMCSA regs 396.25.
• Vehicle inspection qualification per FMCSA regs 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 automotive or skilled trades.
• Open to working days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise shop personnel.
• Order parts and manage vendors.
• Ensure technicians receive required training.
• Perform routine maintenance on class 7/8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment.
• Inspect and work on vehicles and trailers as needed.
• Adhere to DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority and OSHA rules; lead by example.

Skills

Related work experience / military

Valid driver’s license

Brake inspection qualified

Vehicle inspection qualified

EPA HVAC certification readiness

Mechanical experience in automotive /

Ability to work variety of shifts

Education

EPA HVAC Refrigerant Recovery Certification (within 90 days)

Tools

Forklift repair knowledge

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to supervise shop personnel and oversee maintenance of class 7 and 8 diesel equipment and trailers. The role requires a strong mechanical background in the automotive sector, the ability to coordinate parts and vendors, and ensure compliance with DOT, EPA, OSHA rules.

Excellent leadership and training skills are essential. The position pays $41.11/hour with Master Certification and shift differential, with an afternoon shift (2:00PM–10:30PM,