Senior Diesel Fleet Technician III

U.S. Xpress, Inc.; New Caney (TX); On-site; USD 44,193 - 49,097; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with Employer Matching Contribu

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Short Term Incentive Program

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

U.S. Xpress, Inc. in New Caney, TX is seeking a skilled diesel technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain tractors and trailers.

You will perform in-depth diagnostics on engines, transmissions, driveline, HVAC, electrical systems, and brakes, and you may mentor junior technicians. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a diesel technology diploma is preferred; ASE and DOT certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Diploma from a Diesel Technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, driveline, HVAC, electrical, and brakes.
• Perform in-depth diagnostic and repairs on engines, transmission, driveline, HVAC, electrical, suspension, lighting systems, body panels, brakes and air systems.
• Perform light trailer body repairs including doors, tires, lighting system.
• Mentor and train Tech I and II as needed.
• Identify and obtain replacement parts as needed.
• Drive trucks and yard jockey trailers in and out of shop.
• Perform DOT inspections and complete DOT forms.
• Prepare tractors for next driver with open seat inspections.
• Perform 90-day lease operator inspections.
• Perform basic maintenance on tractors and trailers.
• Check vehicle fluids.
• Change vehicle tires.
• Grease mechanical parts.
• Maintain productive work pace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASE Certifications

DOT Certifications

Brake Certifications

Advanced Welding

OEM Diagnostics

Driver's License

Computer Skills

Reading Writing

Hand Tools

OEM Online Certifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Diploma in Diesel Technology

Job description

U.S. Xpress, Inc. in New Caney, TX is seeking a skilled diesel technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain tractors and trailers.

You will perform in-depth diagnostics on engines, transmissions, driveline, HVAC, electrical systems, and brakes, and you may mentor junior technicians. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a diesel technology diploma is preferred; ASE and DOT certifications are highly valued.