Shop Trainer

Shop Trainer – Tunnel Hill USX Terminal

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Grade: ES13
Compensation Range: $62,500 - $78,200

• Execute training programs set forth by Regional and Corporate Training management team to guarantee safe, accurate, and timely preventative maintenance or repair of equipment in the shop.
• Responsible for all training of shop employees to maximize their efficiency, productivity, and development.
• Assist and train Technicians in troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing tractors, trailers, and related mechanical components.
• Serve as the primary trainer of shop employees; developing and executing custom training plans for each employee.
• Work closely with Shop Manager and Supervisors to ensure success of the training program while not disrupting ongoing maintenance operations.
• Execute new employee onboarding process in coordination with Shop Management.
• Assist in the development and upkeep of corporate maintenance skillset training program.
• Assist with non‑technical training such as leadership, conflict resolution, and other "soft skills".
• Coordinate with shop management in troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and maintaining equipment in the shop.
• Manage the shop preventative maintenance audit program.
• Facilitate maintenance of company standards.
• Monitor repair order process for accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate a safe and efficient work environment.
• Perform truck and/or trailer maintenance as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 6 years in shop or with trucks required. Experience in conducting classroom and hands‑on training preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• ASE PMI certification (T8). Must be obtained within 1 year of being in the role and maintained.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, and Outlook).
• Able to work with hand tools.
• Technical aptitude.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of corporate tire program.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose component problems.
• Understands all maintenance sections of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Qualified inspector of Equipment Annual Inspection as defined under FHWA 396.12.
• Qualified Brake Inspector as defined under FHWA 396.25.
• Proficient with diagnostic software.

None; provides input to Shop Supervisor and Shop Manager.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently stands, walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel; and reaches with hands and arms.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time supporting full body weight.
• Ability to walk 1000 feet minimum and change positions frequently.
• Ability to frequently move shoulders with full range of motion in all six planes of movement.
• Ability to reach heights over 72" frequently; ability to crouch to height of 18" frequently.
• Ability to reach and stretch across the midline with full cervical range of motion and bilateral range of motion.
• Ability to use hand tools constantly for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stoop to 30" minimum and kneel to 18" minimum.
• Ability to frequently climb 51' with one 24" step and pull full body weight.
• Ability to frequently climb stairs 24" without a hand hold rail.
• Ability to pull self up ladder with 4x17" steps with upper body pull.
• Ability to constantly go in/out of truck on 51" and one 24" step pulling full body weight.
• Ability to frequently go up and down ramp.
• Ability to occasionally push 250 lbs, pull 125 lbs, frequently push/pull 100/50 lbs and constantly push/pull 50/25 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally carry, lift overhead, high, low and medium lift 51/75 lbs, frequently 50/21 lbs and constantly 20/1 lbs.

* Must be able to perform all physical requirements with reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal office settings.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.