Trailer Tech II: Diesel Diagnostics & Maintenance

U.S. Xpress, Inc.; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Accounts

401k with Employer Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Short Term Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

U.S. Xpress, Inc. is seeking a Diesel Trailer Technician at the Chicago USX Terminal to perform diagnostics and repairs on brakes, air systems, suspensions, and trailer bodies. You’ll pull trailers with a yard jockey, document DOT forms, and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, 1+ year trailer experience (Technical Diploma may substitute), DOT/Brake certifications, and a valid driver’s license. Tools will be provided by you or must be owned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of working on trailers.
• A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
• DOT and Brake Certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic welding skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must provide own hand tools adequate to perform job functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform most diagnostics and repairs to brakes, air system, suspension, light trailer body repairs including doors, tires, lighting system etc.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Pull trailers in and out of shop using a yard jockey before and after repairs.
• Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
• Maintain a high productivity level and complete jobs within or close to SRT times.
• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers
• Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
• Perform vehicle preventative maintenance (pm’s) as outlined in USX pm guidelines.
• Change vehicle tires.
• Grease mechanical parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOT Certification

Brake Certification

Valid driver’s license

Basic welding skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to read and write

Own hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Xpress, Inc. is seeking a Diesel Trailer Technician at the Chicago USX Terminal to perform diagnostics and repairs on brakes, air systems, suspensions, and trailer bodies. You’ll pull trailers with a yard jockey, document DOT forms, and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, 1+ year trailer experience (Technical Diploma may substitute), DOT/Brake certifications, and a valid driver’s license. Tools will be provided by you or must be owned.