Senior Night-Shift Diesel Technician – Trucks & Trailers

Xpresstechfreight; Shippensburg Township (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Basic/Supplemental Life

AD&D

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Savings Accounts

Company Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Short Term Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

U.S. Xpress is seeking a Lead Tractor Technician at SHIPPENSBURG USX TERMINAL. The role operates Mon-Fri 4pm–12:30am, with no remote work.

You will lead technicians, test electrical systems, disassemble/reassemble equipment, perform tire changes, and diagnose engine concerns using OEM diagnostics. Applicants should have 5+ years as a diesel mechanic and 5+ years in trailer repair, with a diesel tech diploma able to substitute for 1 year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Minimum of 5 years of trailer repair and maintenance experience.
• A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Make certain all technicians under their lead are working safely.
• Test and repair electrical systems such as lighting, instrumentation, ignition, and electronic fuel injection.
• Disassembles and assembles equipment.
• Cleans tools and parts.
• Change tire and wheel assemblies.
• Discuss problems with other technicians to discover faults, listen to engines, fit and operate special test equipment, and test driver vehicles.
• Carry out minor body repairs and minor trim repairs.
• Repair or replace worn and faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials or steering gear or other small parts; dismantle them and check parts, referring to manuals as necessary.
• Reassemble, test, clean, and adjust repaired or replaced parts or assemblies; use various instruments to make sure they are working properly and put them back into the vehicle.
• Tune engines using special electronic equipment and make fine adjustments, e.g. to carburetors for smoother running.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace engine management/fuel injection components.
• Inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or list the work required before a certificate can be issued.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel diagnosis

Trailer repair

OEM diagnostics

Team leadership

Electrical systems testing

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Diploma in Diesel Technology (substitutes for 1 year)

Job description

U.S. Xpress is seeking a Lead Tractor Technician at SHIPPENSBURG USX TERMINAL. The role operates Mon-Fri 4pm–12:30am, with no remote work.

You will lead technicians, test electrical systems, disassemble/reassemble equipment, perform tire changes, and diagnose engine concerns using OEM diagnostics. Applicants should have 5+ years as a diesel mechanic and 5+ years in trailer repair, with a diesel tech diploma able to substitute for 1 year.