Tractor Technician

Western Express; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k with Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

A leading transportation company is looking for a dedicated vehicle maintenance technician in Richmond, VA. The role involves maintaining and repairing trucks to ensure safety and efficiency. Candidates should have a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and a passion for teamwork. The position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including training opportunities. Successful applicants will thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT compliant maintenance on all vehicles.
• Troubleshoot and repair major systems in trucks.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Work Ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

• Dedication to providing the safest and most efficient trucks to our drivers.
• Perform DOT compliant maintenance on all vehicles/equipment within our fleet.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on all vehicles/equipment within our fleet.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair major systems such as engines, transmissions, DEF systems, AC systems, and driver safety mitigation devices/systems.
• Utilize OEM Diagnostic platforms for troubleshooting/repair and participate in continued learning through training opportunities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.

Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License / CDL Driver’s License is a plus.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, listen, and understand.
• Basic computer skills.
• Regular full attendance required for assigned shift.
• Positive team member with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to understand and implement instructions, guidelines, and pertinent information necessary to complete daily tasks and assignments.
• Must be able to move, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. with regularity and up to 100 lbs. on occasion.

Why Western Express Inc?

• Up to a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus for experienced candidates.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Competitive Pay based on experience and Tech assessment Evaluation.
• 1st and 2nd Shift opportunities available.
• Holiday Pay.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Excellent benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/ and 401k.
• In-depth training across multiple OEM equipment applications (over 100+ hours of web-based + additional hands-on training).
• Access to the newest industry standard vehicle maintenance technologies.
• Schedule flexibility.
• Start accruing time off upon employment.
• $50 Boot Credit.
• Hand tools required but all necessary major shop tooling is company provided.

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 ofemployment. Upon_ employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.

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.